Islam is the only religion that is based on the relationship of an individual directly to God without the presence of an intermediary. There is not the slightest of doubt in mentioning that Muslims have indeed played a determining and inspiring role in reshaping the face of the world. When it comes to the Muslim World, fame and influence is determined on the base of knowledge, power, respect and authority. In terms of classifying the Famous Muslims of all, there are three categories which we are going to see. These categories include Monarchs, Leaders and various religious scholars who have played a vital role in defining the Islamic world. Here are some of the most Famous Muslims of all times.
King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz-King of Saudi Arabia
Surely, Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz is presently the most influential and famous Muslim in the world. Being the King of Saudi Arabia, he is also the custodian and guardian of the Two Holy Mosques. Moreover, he also controls the World’s largest Muslim missionary network, Da’wa and also the largest oil reserves of the world.
Grand Ayatollah Hajj Sayyid Ali Khamenei-Supreme Leader of Iran
Being the supreme leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Shia Muslims all over the world, he has always had a unique role to play in terms of political and religious affairs of the Muslims. The reason for his fame in the country and all over the world is due to the role he had played in the Iranian Revolution.
King Muhammad VI-The King of Morocco
Known by the names of Amir-al-Muminin or The Commander of the Faithful, Muhammad VI is known for his revolutionary reforms and policies which have led to the modernization of the country. Furthermore, he has also been able to tackle the issues of poverty, corruption and recession in a more effective manner. Further to your knowledge, he is presently the only legitimate contender for the Islamic Caliphate. He also controls the Maliki Muslims Network all over the world.
Abdullah II Bin Al Hussein-King of Jordan
The reason for which he exercises a great deal of influence in Jordan and in a number of other Muslim countries is all because of this lineage that goes to the Hashemite Family. He is also regarded in respectful terms for his contributions to the country’s free market economies, freedom of expression, international diplomacy and reshaping the face of Jordan.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Husseni Sistani
Being a spiritual, religious and a prime marja for all the Shia Muslims in the world, Ali Sistani has always played a vital role in the religious matters of Iraq. The cause for his importance and respect in the Islamic World is due to his pure lineage and eloquent knowledge about Islam.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad-President of Iran
Last but not the least, we have the President of Iran, who is indeed a man marked by valor and courage and one of only Muslim leaders who have taken an aggressive approach towards external influences and powers. Moreover, under his regime the economy of the country has shown a boom in addition to the development of military sectors.
There are also a number other influential Muslims including
- Sheikh Dr. Ali Goma’a-Grand Mufti of Egypt
- Mohammad Mahdi Akef
- Hajji Mohammad Abdul Wahab
- Abdullah Gul-President of Turkey
- Khaled Mashaal-Leader of the Hamas
- Professor Sayid Ameen Mian Qaudri-Barelwi Leader
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