The Muslim 500

[The Muslim 500] provides a comprehensive annual ranking of the world's 500 most influential Muslims, across 13 categories, supplemented by a Selected Survey, major features, obituaries, statistics, and a nomination-driven process published as both a book and online resource.

{"Researchers and academics studying the Muslim world","Policy makers and government officials","Journalists and media professionals","Educators and students","General readers interested in global Muslim influence"}

The publication uniquely blends a ranked Top 50 with a larger set of 450 names organized by category and region, uses a multi-source influence model (social metrics, public opinion, expert input), and relies on an open nomination process. It covers 13 distinct influence categories and combines a year-in-review narrative with long-term perspective, plus appendices with population and social-media statistics.

The Muslim 500 operates as an annual edition with a month-long nomination period each year; results and the updated Top 50 + 450 lists are published within the year. The site supports ongoing nominations for future editions (e.g., 2026).