american islamic

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American Islam is a US-based non-profit Islamic outreach organization headquartered in Orlando, Florida, founded circa 2013. It presents itself as a national platform for presenting the accurate message of Islam to the American public through educational content, interfaith dialogue, and community chapters. The organization operates over 20 chapters across at least 11 US states (Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Connecticut, New Mexico, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, California) plus international chapters in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, each with a designated outreach coordinator.

Its core offerings include educational resources (Explore Islam, Explore Quran, free dawah materials in English, Spanish, and French), the Center for Peace for interfaith and diversity outreach, a Speakers Bureau, and recurring content series (Ask the Imam Show, President's Weekly Address, 10 Minutes with the Quran, 101 Muslim American Stories). The organization also runs or is affiliated with six program departments: The Peace Institute, Muslim Social Services (free healthcare clinic, food pantry, job placement), Islam Relief (Red Cross-affiliated emergency response), Ibrahim & Mariam youth programs, the Muslim Business Professional Association (MBPA), and ZACA for Zakat assessment and collection. Affiliated institutions include the Islamic Society of Central Florida (10 mosques) and Leaders Preparatory School.

Revenue is generated through a four-tier annual membership program ($5-$30/month), voluntary donations via JotForm and ClickAndPledge, e-commerce sales of books, apparel and home decor, and Umrah pilgrimage packages priced at $2,250-$2,650 per person. The technology stack is a standard WordPress website with social media distribution across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and SoundCloud, plus a Flipboard magazine curation channel. No financials, headcount, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Leadership is concentrated around Imam Muhammad Musri (President) and Bassem Chaaban (Director of Outreach), with key partnerships including the American Red Cross and City of Orlando CERT.

Name

american islamic

Legal name

American Islam

Website

https://american-islam.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

American Islam is a US non-profit founded circa 2013 in Orlando, FL, providing Islamic education, interfaith outreach, and community programs through 20+ US chapters and international sites in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Community Outreach Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Islamic education services
• Interfaith outreach programs
• Community disaster relief
• Religious nonprofit services
• Pilgrimage travel packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership tiers including family ($30/month), adult ($20/month), student ($10/month), and child ($5/month). Provides members with informational brochures, exclusive directory access, t-shirts, and rewards program access.
2. Donations: One-time and recurring donations accepted via online forms (JotForm) and ClickAndPledge platform. Separate Zakat, Sadaqa Jariyah, and general donation collection mechanisms available.
3. E-commerce Sales: Online shop selling educational materials, books, home decor, apparel, accessories, and heavenly desserts.
4. Umrah Pilgrimage Packages: Organized group Umrah travel packages to Saudi Arabia with pricing tiers (Quad: $2,250, Triple: $2,450, Double: $2,650 per person) including flights, hotel, ground transfers, and visa processing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

American Islam is a non-profit Islamic outreach organization that delivers Islamic education, interfaith dialogue, and community engagement programs to the American public. The organization operates a nationwide network of over 20 outreach chapters across the US plus international chapters, supported by multimedia content (YouTube series, podcasts, Flipboard magazines), a Speakers Bureau serving schools and civic organizations, free Dawah material distribution, and Umrah pilgrimage packages. Funding comes from individual membership dues, donations, e-commerce sales, and travel package fees.

Product overview

American Islam is a non-profit Islamic outreach organization that operates as a multi-program platform focused on presenting the accurate message of Islam to the American public. The core offering includes educational programs (Explore Islam, Explore Quran), the Center for Peace outreach initiative with mosque tours and interfaith dialogue, a Speakers Bureau service, and Dawah Materials distribution. The organization also runs content series including Ask the Imam Show, President's Weekly Address, and 10 Minutes with the Quran, plus community programs such as the 101 Muslim American Stories book project, Islam Relief emergency services, Muslim Social Services, and youth programs. Additional offerings include a membership program, local chapter network across US cities, Umrah pilgrimage trips, and an e-commerce shop. The Peace Institute serves as the parent organization for outreach efforts, while subsidiaries like MBPA and ZACA serve specific community needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Peace Institute: Dedicated outreach initiative that educates and informs about diversity in communities, facilitating outreach through the establishment of Center for Peace
• Muslim Social Services
• 101 Muslim American Stories
• The Center for Peace

Products and services

• Membership Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 chapters established across the US plus 2 international chapters
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004American Red Cross designated the MECCA center (opened during the 2004 Hurricane season) as a certified shelter for Orange County. The partnership provides emergency shelter certification and training for volunteers. The Relief department has been involved in emergency response since 2004.
• City of Orlando CERT (Citizen Emergency Response Team)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelief volunteers receive training from City of Orlando CERT to prepare for natural disaster response. The partnership enhances community emergency preparedness capabilities in Central Florida.
• Islamic Society of Central Florida (ISCF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISCF operates 10 mosques in Central Florida. Imam Muhammad Musri serves as Senior Imam, President and Chairman of the Board of ISCF. The Center for Peace is the outreach department of ISCF. American Islam is closely affiliated with ISCF, sharing leadership and facilities.
• Leaders Preparatory SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImam Muhammad Musri is President and Chairman of the Board of Leaders Preparatory School, a full-time accredited school (grades K-12th) and the Horizons Childcare & Learning Center.
• Muslim Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImam Muhammad Musri is President of Muslim Social Services, offering free healthcare clinic for the poor and uninsured, job placement services, food pantries distributing free food to needy families, and Zakat assistance. Listed as a department under American Islam.
• The Peace Institute (United We Stand for Peace)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImam Muhammad Musri is President of The Peace Institute, which establishes Centers for Peace to conduct outreach programs. The Peace Institute is listed as a department under American Islam. It partners with religious, government, civic, academic, and business organizations to promote Peace, Justice and Respect. Website: unitedwestandforpeace.org
• Ibrahim & Mariam Youth ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth programs listed as a department under American Islam, focusing on youth empowerment and development within the Muslim community. Website: ibrahimmariam.org
• Zakat Assessment & Collection Agency (ZACA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZakat Assessment & Collection Agency (ZACA) is listed as a department under American Islam, handling Zakat (charitable giving) assessment and collection for the community.
• Muslim Business Professional Association (MBPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBPA is listed as a department under American Islam, providing professional networking and business support for Muslim professionals in America.
• Islam ReliefminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIslam Relief is listed as a department under American Islam, focused on disaster relief efforts and reflecting the spirit of Islam through compassionate action. Affiliated with islamrelief.org.
• Nacel Open DoorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBassem Chaaban served as a former national advisor for Nacel Open Door, a non-profit organization dedicated to international student exchange that deals with building bridges of understanding between cultures.
• Building Understanding (BUDS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlan Wilgus is a founding Director of Building Understanding (BUDS), an organization that works to dispel prejudice by providing learning opportunities to young adults. Alan Wilgus is a speaker in the Speakers Bureau.

Scale indicators5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Islamic Society of North America (ISNA): National umbrella organization for American Muslims providing education, conventions, and advocacy. Compares to American Islam as a much larger incumbent operating across similar Islamic education, community, and outreach functions nationwide.
• Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR): National Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Comparable to American Islam as a high-profile national Muslim-American organization engaged in public-facing outreach, education, and interfaith work, though CAIR's focus is civil rights rather than Dawah.
• Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC): American Muslim public policy and media organization focused on interfaith engagement and government relations. Comparable to American Islam's Peace Institute and Speakers Bureau in the interfaith/advocacy space, though MPAC is significantly larger and Hollywood/media focused.
• ICNA (Islamic Circle of North America): Major American Muslim organization running education, Dawah, social services, and relief programs. Comparable to American Islam across the full program stack (education, outreach, social services, relief), but at a substantially larger national scale.

Direct peers

• Islamic Relief USA: US branch of Islamic Relief Worldwide focused on humanitarian aid, disaster response, and Zakat collection. Directly comparable to American Islam's Islam Relief and ZACA subsidiaries in mission, fundraising model (Zakat/Sadaqa), and Muslim-American donor base.
• Islamic Networks Group (ING): Non-profit dedicated to interfaith dialogue, education, and countering Islamophobia through speakers bureau and mosque open houses. Most directly comparable to American Islam's Center for Peace, Speakers Bureau, and Open Mosque Invitationals.
• Islamic Society of Central Florida (ISCF): Federation of 10 mosques in Central Florida led by Imam Muhammad Musri. Not a separate competitor but an affiliated operating peer — shares leadership, facilities, and the Center for Peace with American Islam.

Emerging players

• Zaytuna College: First accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the US providing Islamic higher education. Comparable to American Islam's Explore Islam/Explore Quran educational content and Leaders Preparatory School affiliation in the Islamic education category.
• Minaret Foundation: Non-profit offering Islamic education, outreach, and interfaith programs to American audiences. Comparable to American Islam as a smaller-scope Dawah and education-focused Muslim-American non-profit with similar target audience and program mix.

Regional players

• Muslim Advocates: National Muslim legal advocacy and policy organization. Adjacent peer to American Islam — both operate in the Muslim-American civic space with overlapping donor and audience segments, though Muslim Advocates focuses on legal advocacy rather than Dawah.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/AmericanIslamUS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheAmericanIslam
• Facebookfacebook.com/AmericanIslam.org
• Instagraminstagram.com/american_islam
• TikToktiktok.com/@theamericanislam
• Pinterestpinterest.com/americanislam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-islam

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries6 records

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