If you are dedicated enough, and you know how things work and how to grab opportunities when they come, literally there is nothing stopping you from becoming wealthy or whatever you want to achieve in your life. Like, literally it has nothing to do with your religion at all. Looking at that, today, we will be introducing you to the top 10 richest Muslims in the world as of 2025. This post is all about breaking stereotypes and letting you know that the only thing matters is the dedication within a person. So, let’s just get to it and see who has made it to this list today, shall we?
1. Shahid Khan – $13.4 Billion
Want to know how it feels to be a rich Muslim down there in the United States? Well, in our opinion, Shahid Khan is a perfect example of the American Dream coming true. As for a little bit of history here, Shahid Khan was born in Pakistan, moved to the U.S. when he was 16 and today is worth $13.4 billion! Shahid Khan earned his riches in the auto parts business, creating a company called Flex-N-Gate, which supplies bumpers to top car brands.
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2. Azim Premji – $12.2 Billion
If we talk about the richest Muslims in India, well, then sure enough, Azim Premji will top the list as of 2025. Though 2nd on this list today, Azim Premji is one of India’s biggest business legends, we can say THAT for sure. Like, he is the one who took charge of the Wipro company, developing it into a big tech company with software and cloud computing as well as a cyber security giant. But besides the $12.2 billion he has as his net worth, he is popularly known as a generous one. Why exactly? Well, just so you know, he is donating a lot of money through the Azim Premji Foundation for better education and helping people in need.
3. Suleiman Kerimov – $10.7 Billion
Suleiman Kerimov is a very wealthy investor who not a lot of people know about because he doesn’t like to be in the spotlight all the time, you know? Like, his money comes from smart investments in mining and energy, especially his huge stake in Polyus, Russia’s largest gold-producing company. Just saying! Sure enough, his financial moves made him one of the world’s richest Muslims. Although he does not ask for it, he has a fortune of $10.7 billion.
4. Iskander Makhmudov – $8.2 Billion
Alright, then, Iskander Makhmudov’s wealth is from Russia, though he was born in Uzbekistan. As of 2025, well, his massive wealth comes from the metals and mining business, he created the Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company (UMMC). Sure enough, his corporation is one of Russia’s largest copper producers, and copper is used in everything from electronics to buildings. Though, keep one thing in mind he has investments and money in the railway, machinery, and power sectors. No matter the state of the economy, he remains very comfortable at $8.2 billion.
5. M.A. Yusuff Ali – $6.4 Billion
If you have ever been to a Middle East Lulu Hypermarket, you already have M.A. Yusuff Ali to thank for it, but why exactly? Well, if you still don’t know, yes, he established Lulu Group International which owns one of the largest retail chains in the region, you know? Like, as of 2025, he runs hotels, real estate projects, and a food production company as well, apart from grocery stores. Sure enough, the man has a fortune of 6.4 billion dollars and is also known for his generosity, donating to health, and other causes.
6. Abdul Samad Rabiu – $5.2 Billion
How about a businessman all the way from one of the poorest countries in the world, Nigeria? Yes, we are talking about Abdul Samad Rabiu made a fortune in cement, sugar, and real estate as a Nigerian businessman. To be honest, BUA Group, which is owned by him, is considered one of the largest industrial companies down there in Nigeria. All in all, in our opinion, his achievement in making things has made him one of Africa’s richest and most powerful people with 5.2 billion dollars of net worth.
7. Hussain Sajwani – $5.1 Billion
Next on the list, you see, while Dubai has no shortage of luxury buildings, Hussain Sajwani’s DAMAC Properties was behind many of them. He made a fortune of $5.1 billion by developing luxury real estate after partnering with brands like Versace, Fendi, and Bugatti to build their towers and homes.
8. Murat Ülker – $5.1 Billion
Are you someone literally head over heels for chocolate? Well, if that’s the case, then, you may have tried one of Murat Ülker’s products. For those who don’t know yet, well, Murat Ülker owns Yıldız Holding which owns Godiva Chocolates and a previously huge snack company (Ülker). He grows his $5.1 billion empire, which owns famous snack brands during the market ups and downs, despite the recession.
9. Timur Kulibayev – $5 Billion
Alright, you see, Timur Kulibayev has a net worth of $5 billion making him one of the richest businessmen in Kazakhstan. Like, through oil, gas, and banking, he built his fortune. He has worked at KazMunayGas (Kazakhstan’s national oil company) and has had an impact on energy and finance, so he has really been through different industries, so no wonder why he’s so rich. All in all, yes, he is wealthy because of Kazakhstan’s natural resources.
10. Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Ghurair – $3.9 Billion
Sure enough, as many of you already know like Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Ghurair is one of the business people in the UAE. Various infrastructures are linked together by establishing banks and building connections. His company built many famed buildings in Dubai. With a fortune of $3.9 billion, he is one of the richest and most respected businessmen in the UAE, that’s what we’re pretty certain of.
Conclusion
Sure enough, we can go on and on with this post because there are so many rich Muslims in the world as of 2025, but by far, these are the 10 richest and most famous ones in the world as a whole. So, now if you’re feeling a little more intrigued, well then, you’d have to dig a little deeper on your own to see their life stories a bit up close.
