Maulana Badruddin Ajmal Included for the 16th Consecutive Time in the List of the World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims

EC News Desk
13/10/2024

Mumbai: Jordan’s renowned research organization, Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre, has published its annual edition of The 500 Most Influential Muslims for the year 2025. The magazine selects and lists 500 of the most influential Muslims from around the world. Among these distinguished personalities, Maulana Badruddin Ajmal Al-Qasmi—National President of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), President of Jamiat Ulama-e-Assam, a member of the advisory committee of Darul Uloom Deoband, a former Member of Parliament, and a well-known Islamic scholar—has been included once again. He has consistently appeared in this prestigious list every year since 2009.

The institution has acknowledged Maulana Ajmal for his exceptional contributions in various fields. These include his unparalleled social services, founding educational institutions that bridge traditional and modern learning to spark an educational revolution, establishing charitable hospitals to provide quality healthcare, supporting orphans and widows, offering humanitarian aid to the distressed, and arranging housing and employment for the needy. His influential role in politics and his unique achievements in business have also been recognized, securing him a place in this list for the 16th consecutive time.

Upon receiving the news, people from different fields expressed their joy, remarking that although Maulana Ajmal’s remarkable contributions need no introduction; his inclusion in the list should be given even more prominence. They emphasized that Maulana Ajmal’s personality represents an entire movement in itself, and no number of pages could fully capture the magnitude of his services.

These well-wishers added that Maulana Ajmal’s scope of services is vast and ever-expanding. With unwavering dedication, he continues to extend his contributions across multiple fields. They conveyed heartfelt congratulations and prayed for his health and well-being, hoping that his presence would continue to benefit the community for years to come, enabling him to further serve the nation and the Muslim ummah.

It is noteworthy that the first edition of this magazine was published in 2009, and since then, it has been released almost annually, gaining widespread recognition worldwide. The 2025 edition marks the 16th publication by the organization. This institution compiles its list based on the life stories, contributions, and achievements of outstanding Muslims across various fields, ranking them according to their impact.