THE 500 MOST INFLUENTIAL MUSLIMS - CESD

Philanthropy 139These philanthropists have used their wealth and goodwill towards affecting theworld through charitable giving across the globe, thereby alleviating the key crisesof the day.Development 141These 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 151Scientific and technological innovation is key to the impact of these leaders whoinfluence the world. The Muslim world also boasts historic and contemporaryadvancements 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 155introduction p.1These are artists and cultural ambassadors whose work has become part of people’sdaily lives throughout the globe.the Qur’an diversity Reciters of islam p.4 161The recitation of Qur’an is a special art that is valued by Muslim communitiesacross the world. The word Qur’an literally means ‘the recitation’ referringtop 50 p.19to its origins as an oral text. These are the 10 most popular Qur’an recitersamong different communities around the world.honorable mention p.85Media 163the lists p.87In an age of impulsive news and innovative media, these personalities havegarnered influence from their use of media organizations or from their popularityas commentators on life.lists contents p.88Radicals 167These infamous individuals are often cited for heinous acts and controversialstatements made from their platforms of authority.International 1. Scholarly Islamic Networks p.90 169These leading movements in the Muslim world command a huge following and the2. Political p.103individuals leading them are globally significant for their ability to affect changeon an institutional level.3. Administrative p.112Issues of the Day 171Within 4. the Lineage past year the world has witnessed natural disasters, international p.123political developments, environmental crises, destructions and revolutions. Theseare the 5. key Preachers figures that have been exceedingly influential on these issues. p.124