Who Are the Most Influential Muslims Worldwide?

Who are the most influential Muslims worldwide?

Prominent Pakistani personalities have once again earned global recognition in the 2026 edition of The Muslim 500: The World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims, published by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre (RISSC) in Amman, Jordan. Leading the Pakistani contingent is renowned Islamic scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani, who has been ranked second overall, marking him as one of the world’s most influential figures in the Muslim community. While, Pri…

Mufti Taqi Usmani Ranked Second in Most Influential Muslim Personalities in the World

Renowned Islamic scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani has been ranked as the second most influential Muslim personality in the world, according to the latest edition of The Muslim 500, an annual publication released by Jordan’s Royal Institute of Strategic Studies. The report honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the Muslim world through leadership, scholarship, and service. This recognition highlights Mufti Taqi Usmani’s global inf…

Mirwaiz Umer is on the RISCC list of 500 influential global Muslims

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, a prominent religious and political figure from Kashmir, has once again been recognized among the World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre (RISSC) based in Amman, Jordan. The centre acknowledges Dr Farooq's significant role as the 14th Mirwaiz of Kashmir, a position he assumed at just 17 following his father's assassination. A consistent advocate for peace and the rights of the peopl…

The Muslim 500: The world's most influential Muslims announced — 2026 edition

For the first time in its history, The Muslim 500 has collectively honoured the people of Gaza as its “Person of the Year” in the newly released 2026 edition. The Muslim 500 profiles the most influential Muslims worldwide, spotlighting figures who shape political, religious, cultural, scientific, and social life across the global Muslim community. Normally, the publication picks one standout man and woman of the year.  But this year, the editors…