Dr Yunus among world's most influential Muslims in 2025

The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre, based in Amman, has unveiled its 16th annual list of the world's most influential Muslim personalities for 2025.

The prestigious publication, The Muslim 500: The World's 500 Most Influential Muslims, features a diverse array of individuals from across the globe who have made profound contributions to various fields, ranging from religious thought and political leadership to arts and culture.

This year's edition, a collaboration with the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University in the United States, continues to reflect on the substantial impact and influence of these distinguished figures within the global Muslim community, which numbers over 2.1 billion.

First launched in 2009, The Muslim 500 seeks to identify individuals who have exerted notable influence over Muslim communities, both in their home countries and on a global scale.

Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has been prominently featured in this year's top 50 list.

The 2025 edition of The Muslim 500 categorises influential Muslims into five main groups: Religious, Political, Science and Technology, Arts and Culture, and Sports and Entertainment.

These categories recognise the diverse nature of Muslim contributions to society and highlight the achievements of individuals across different domains.