The 500 Most Influential Muslims - The Royal Islamic Strategic ...

Philanthropy 139
These philanthropists have used their wealth and goodwill towards affecting the
world through charitable giving across the globe, thereby alleviating the key crises
of the day.
Development 141
These organizers have dedicated their lives to civic engagement, community work,
activism and conflict resolution to influence communities through policy change,
governance, and advocacy for sustainable development.
Science, Technology, Medicine, Law 151
Scientific and technological innovation is key to the impact of these leaders who
influence the world. The Muslim world also boasts historic and contemporary
advancements in the field of medicine and the implementation, and often reform,
of systems of law. These leaders are catalysts behind many of these developments.
Arts and Culture 155
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These are artists and cultural ambassadors whose work has become part of people’s
daily lives throughout the globe.
the Qur’an diversity Reciters of islam p.4 161
The recitation of Qur’an is a special art that is valued by Muslim communities
across the world. The word Qur’an literally means ‘the recitation’ referring
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to its origins as an oral text. These are the 10 most popular Qur’an reciters
among different communities around the world.
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Media 163
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In an age of impulsive news and innovative media, these personalities have
garnered influence from their use of media organizations or from their popularity
as commentators on life.
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Radicals 167
These infamous individuals are often cited for heinous acts and controversial
statements made from their platforms of authority.
International 1. Scholarly Islamic Networks p.90 169
These leading movements in the Muslim world command a huge following and the
2. Political p.103
individuals leading them are globally significant for their ability to affect change
on an institutional level.
3. Administrative p.112
Issues of the Day 171
Within 4. the Lineage past year the world has witnessed natural disasters, international p.123
political developments, environmental crises, destructions and revolutions. These
are the 5. key Preachers figures that have been exceedingly influential on these issues.
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