Maktaba-Tul-Madinah

What Maktaba-Tul-Madinah does

Maktaba-Tul-Madinah is a privately held Pakistani publisher and retailer of Islamic religious materials headquartered in Karachi at Global Madani Markaz, Faizan-e-Madina on Main University Road. The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at maktabatulmadinah.com that distributes across Pakistan, the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, and Bangladesh via both online ordering and physical branches. Its catalog spans Quran editions (Nazra, Kanzul Eman, Kanzul Irfan, Tafseer, Panjsura, Madani Qaidah), categorized Islamic books covering Islahi, Fiqh, Seerat, Hadees, Aqaid, Fazail, Tasawwuf, Tibbi Ilaj, and Darsi Kutub, plus Risala pamphlets, Hajj/Umrah accessory packages, Islamic clothing, fragrances (Misky/Ittar), promotional materials, digital media, and a dedicated Jashne-e-Wiladat Collection.

The company's content is closely affiliated with Dawat-e-Islami and Majlis Al Madina tul Ilmiya, with publications attributed to Ameer-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat Maulana Muhammad Ilyas Attar Qadiri, and is localized into 20+ languages including Urdu, Arabic, English, Dutch, Turkish, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Indonesian. Underlying technology is a standard e-commerce platform supporting COD, Visa, MasterCard, and Stripe payments, complemented by a WhatsApp ordering line and a Mahnama newsletter/content subscription layer; the company has no mobile app, no public API, and no proprietary technology features beyond the storefront.

Revenue is generated through one-time unit-priced product sales at price points ranging from PKR 5 (Tasbeeh) to over PKR 3,800 (premium Quran sets), with aggressive 40–50% promotional discounts visible on the storefront and some stockouts noted. Pricing is publicly displayed in PKR. The customer base is a horizontal long-tail of individual Muslim consumers seeking authentic Islamic literature and Hajj/Umrah supplies across multiple languages; no enterprise, B2B, or institutional customers are disclosed. Headcount is stated at 51–100 employees, and the company is independently owned with no disclosed parent, funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investors.

Name

Maktaba-Tul-Madinah

Legal name

Maktaba-Tul-Madinah

Website

https://maktabatulmadinah.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Maktaba-Tul-Madinah is a privately held Karachi-based Islamic publisher and e-commerce retailer that distributes Qurans, religious books, Risala pamphlets, Hajj/Umrah accessories, and related merchandise in 20+ languages to individual Muslim consumers across Pakistan, the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, and Bangladesh.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Islamic Book Retail & Publishing

NAICS

Book Retailers and News Dealers (45921), Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers (459), Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (45942)

SIC

Retail-Misc General Merchandise Stores (5399), Retail-Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores (5940)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious & Spiritual Books Retail (CRALAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Religious & Specialty Publishing Distribution (CRAOALAD)

Keywords

• Islamic book publishing
• Religious materials retail
• Quran distribution
• Hajj accessories retail
• Islamic publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Karachi

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Retail sales of Islamic books, Quran, Risala publications, religious accessories, fragrances, and Hajj/Umrah items through their e-commerce platform and physical branches. Products are sold at various price points ranging from budget items (PKR 5-20) to premium publications (PKR 3,000+).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Maktaba-Tul-Madinah publishes and retails authentic Islamic books, Quran editions, Risala pamphlets, and religious accessories through an e-commerce storefront and physical branches. The catalog spans Quran (Nazra, Tajveedi, Kanzul Eman, Kanzul Irfan, Marifat-ul-Quran, Madani Qaidah, Tafseer), multi-category Islamic books (Islahi, Fiqh, Seerat, Hadees, Aqaid, Fazail, Tasawwuf, Tibbi Ilaj, Darsi Kutub), Hajj & Umrah accessories, Islamic clothing, fragrances, and promotional/educational materials in 20+ languages.

Product overview

Maktaba-Tul-Madinah is an online Islamic bookstore and publisher offering authentic Islamic books and materials. The company operates a multi-category e-commerce platform specializing in religious literature across diverse Islamic disciplines. The core product portfolio consists of Quran editions (Nazra, Tajveedi, Kanzul Eman, Kanzul Irfan, Marifat-ul-Quran, Madani Qaidah, Tafseer, Panjsura, Suraten), Islamic books spanning multiple categories (Islahi reformation, Fiqh jurisprudence, Seerat biographies, Hadees collections, Aqaid creed, Fazail virtues, Tasawwuf mysticism, Tibbi Ilaj spiritual healing, Darsi Kutub academic texts), and Risala pamphlets covering topical Islamic subjects. The company also retails Hajj & Umrah accessories (Ahraam, belts, bags), Islamic clothing (Caps, Chadar, Emama), Islamic accessories (Miswak, Tasbeeh, Juzdan, Quran Rehal), fragrances (Misky Perfumes & Ittar), promotional materials (Pamphlets, Posters, Banners), digital media (Memory Cards, USB), and a dedicated Jashne-e-Wiladat Collection for birthday celebrations. The platform supports multiple languages including Urdu, Arabic, English, and various international languages through translated publications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quran Editions A range of Quran editions including Nazra Quran-e-Pak (16 Lines, 13 Lines, Para Set, Single Para, Tajveedi variants), Kanzul Eman with Tarjuma & Tafseer, Kanzul Irfan, Marifat-ul-Quran (3 Jild Set, Single Para), Madani Qaidah (Plastic Coating, Sada), Panjsura (Madani, Faizan), Suraten (Single Surat), and Tafseer volumes (Sirat-Ul-Jinan, Jadeed Edition, Miftah ul Ihsaan, Tafseer-e-Quran), including a Jahez Edition. Targeted at individual Muslim readers, reciters, and students of Quranic studies.
• Islamic Books - Islahi (Self-Reformation) Islamic self-improvement and reformation books covering Islah-e-Aamal, Zaroriyaat-e-Deen, Islahi Taleemat, Farz Uloom, Hikayaat o Waqiyaat, Majmoa-e-Bayanaat, Deeni Kamon ki Ahmiyat o Fazail, Ilm-e-Tasawwuf, Tasawwuf, Sunnat-o-Fazail, Ramzan Masail, and Islah o Rahnumai. For individual Muslim readers seeking spiritual development literature.
• Islamic Books - Fiqh (Jurisprudence) Islamic jurisprudence books covering Namaz, Zakat, Hajj, Umrah, Qurbani, Akhlaq o Adaab, Majmoa-e-Rasail, Tajheez-o-Takfeen kay Shari Ahkam, Chande k Masail, Sharai Masail, Ilm-Ul-Fiqah, and Fiqhi Masail. For individual Muslim readers seeking guidance on Islamic practices.
• Islamic Books - Seerat (Biographies) Biography books covering Seerat-e-Nabvi, Seerat-e-Sahaba Karam, Seerat-e-Sahabiyat, Seerat-e-Auliya Karam, Seerat-e-Ghos-e-Pak, and general Seerat topics. For individual Muslim readers interested in prophetic and companion biographies.
• Islamic Books - Hadees (Hadith) Hadith literature including Sharah Hadees and Hadees-e-Fiqah collections. For individual Muslim readers and students of hadith.
• Islamic Books - Aqaid o Fazail (Creed & Virtues) Islamic creed and virtues books covering Fazail-o-Ebadaat, Fazail-e-Durood Shareef, Fazail-o-Masail-e-Ramazan, and general Aqaid topics. For individual Muslim readers seeking books on Islamic beliefs and the virtues of worship.
• Islamic Books - Tasawwuf (Mysticism) Islamic mysticism and spiritual development books covering Tasawwuf, Ilm-e-Tasawwuf, Aurad o Wazaif, Rohani Ilaj, and Sharah Shajra. For individual Muslim readers interested in spiritual purification and traditional devotional practice.
• Islamic Books - Tibbi Ilaj (Spiritual Healing) Books covering Islamic medicinal treatment and spiritual healing practices. For individual Muslim readers seeking traditional remedies and spiritual healing literature.
• Islamic Books - Darsi Kutub (Academic Textbooks) Academic Islamic textbooks covering Usool-E-Fiqah and Tafseer. For Islamic studies students and scholars.
• Risala Pamphlets Short Islamic pamphlets and brochures covering Akhlaq o Adaab (40 Hadees With Sharah, Islahi Ahadees, Ilm-e-Hadees), Naik Amaal, Duayen, Waqiyat o Wazaif, Karamat, Waqia-e-Karbala, Waqia-e-Mairaj, Fazail e Rajab, Quran Suraton ki Tafseer, Seerat o Karamat, Tasawwuf o Neki ki Dawat, Fatwa, Wazaif, Waqiyat, and Hikyat O Waqiat. Budget-priced items (PKR 5-30). For individual Muslim readers seeking concise topical Islamic content.
• Hajj & Umrah Accessories Hajj pilgrimage essentials including Ahraam (Ihram garments), Belt, Hajj Bag, Slippers Bag, and packaged Ahraam packages ranging from PKR 530 to PKR 4,150. For individual Muslim pilgrims preparing for Hajj and Umrah.
• Islamic Clothing Traditional Islamic attire including Cap, Chadar, Gloves, Scarf, Socks, Suit, and Emama (turban). For individual Muslim consumers seeking traditional religious clothing.
• Islamic Accessories General Islamic accessories including Miswak (toothstick), Tasbeeh (prayer beads), Jaa-e-Namaz (prayer mat), Juzdan (amulet case), Kafan (shroud), Quran Rehal (book stand), and Comb. For individual Muslim consumers.
• Fragrances (Misky Perfumes & Ittar) Islamic fragrances including Misky Perfumes and Misky Ittar. For individual Muslim consumers seeking traditional attar-style scents.
• Jashne-e-Wiladat Collection Special collection for birthday celebration events (Milad) featuring Madani Parcham (flags), Badges, and Banners. For individuals and mosques organizing prophetic birthday celebrations.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International Islamic Publishing House (IIPH): Saudi-based flagship Islamic publishing arm of Muslim World League, publishing across multiple languages with global distribution; broader portfolio scale and state backing make it an incumbent rival.
• Islamic Relief Bookshop / The Islamic Foundation: Leicester-based Islamic publisher with established multilingual Islamic book catalog including academic and children's titles; broader institutional mandate but overlapping product categories and target audience.

Direct peers

• Idara Isha'at-e-Diniyat (New Delhi): Indian Islamic publisher-traditioner affiliated with the Barelvi seminary network, publishing multi-language Islamic texts in Fiqh, Hadith, and Seerat - directly comparable niche Sunni-Barelvi publisher serving South Asian consumers.
• Darussalam Publishers: Leading global Islamic publisher and retailer headquartered in Riyadh with multilingual Quran, Hadith, Fiqh and accessory catalog and presence across Pakistan, UAE, UK - directly competes with Maktaba-Tul-Madinah's niche of publishing and retailing Islamic literature and Hajj/Umrah accessories.
• Islamic Book Service (Dakwah Corner): Online Islamic bookstore retailing multi-category Islamic publications including Quran, Hadith, Fiqh, Seerat, and accessories - directly comparable e-commerce-led Islamic retailer serving English-speaking Muslim consumers globally.
• Al-Furqan Islamic Publishers: Islamic book retailer and publisher offering multi-category Islamic literature online with comparable product breadth spanning Quran, Hadith, Fiqh, and Islamic accessories - directly comparable retail-led Islamic book business.
• Goodword Books: India-based Islamic publisher specializing in children's Islamic books, educational titles, and Quran learning materials; directly comparable as a niche Islamic publisher serving South Asian Muslim consumers.
• Kube Publishing: UK-based Islamic publisher focused on English-language Islamic books for children, youth, and adults across Fiqh, Seerat, Quran studies - directly comparable in publishing breadth and English-language target market.

Emerging players

• Turath Publishing: Specialist Islamic academic publisher focused on classical Fiqh, Hadith, Aqeedah texts with curated translation program - narrower scholarly focus but directly comparable publishing operations targeting English-reading Muslims.

Regional players

• Dar ul Kitab Bookstore: New Zealand-headquartered Islamic bookseller with multi-country distribution serving English-speaking Muslim communities - similar D2C e-commerce model and product mix to Maktaba-Tul-Madinah but serving different geographic markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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