Overview

The annual ‌*Muslim 500* list, compiled by RISSC, identifies the most influential muslims globally. For 2026, Prabowo Subianto secured⁢ the 15th position, ⁢placing‍ him below Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman ​of Saudi ‌Arabia. The list is based ‌on criteria including the individual’s influence ⁤on‌ Muslim communities and the wider world.

Top Three ⁣Influential Muslims (2026)

The top three ​positions in *The Muslim ⁢500* for 2026 are held by:

• Sheikh Tamim bin ​Hamad⁣ Al Thani (Amir of Qatar) – 1st
• Sheikh Muhammad​ taqi Usmani (Mufti of⁤ Pakistan) – 2nd
• Sheikh Al Habib Umar bin Hafiz – 3rd

Other indonesian Portrayal

Indonesia⁣ is also represented in the top 50‍ by Yahya Cholil Staquf, the Chairperson of Nahdlatul‍ Ulama (PBNU), a prominent indonesian islamic organization. His inclusion ⁤highlights the important ⁤role of Indonesian Islamic leaders on ⁢the global⁤ stage.

Profile and Rationale

According to ⁤*The Muslim 500*, Prabowo Subianto is identified as a strong nationalist leader.‍ Tempo.co reports that the ranking reflects his position​ as a key figure in Indonesian politics and his influence within the nation’s Muslim community. ⁤ The RISSC ‌profile ​likely considers ​his political career, military⁢ background, and ​his‍ efforts ⁢to promote national unity.

About The Muslim‍ 500

The ⁢Muslim 500 is ⁤an annual publication by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre (RISSC), based in Amman, Jordan. RISSC is an independent, non-governmental think tank focused on strategic ‍studies related to the Muslim world. The list aims to provide⁣ a measure of influence based on criteria such ⁤as piety, scholarship, political power, and social impact. The Muslim 500 website ⁣ provides ‌further details on the methodology and criteria ​used for the rankings.