The International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS): Based in Qatar, the IUMS is an independent non-governmental organization that was founded by Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi in 2004. The IUMS has been active in advocating for the rights of Palestinians and has issued several fatwas calling for support of the Palestinian cause.
The Association of Muslim Scholars in Iraq (AMSI): Established in 2003, the AMSI is an organization of Sunni Islamic scholars in Iraq. The organization has been active in advocating for the rights of Palestinians and has issued several statements condemning Israeli aggression against Palestinians.
The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas): Hamas is a Palestinian Sunni Islamist organization that was founded in 1987. The organization has been active in advocating for Palestinian rights and has been designated as a terrorist organization by some countries, including the United States and Israel.
The Palestinian Authority (PA): The PA is the governing body of the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The PA has been active in advocating for Palestinian rights and has been recognized by many countries as the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people.
The Muslim World League (MWL): Based in Saudi Arabia, the MWL is an international Islamic organization that has been active in advocating for Palestinian rights. The organization has provided financial support to Palestinian refugees and has issued several statements condemning Israeli aggression against Palestinians.
Islamist groups
1. Political Islamists:
Moderate Political Islamists:
Muslim Brotherhood: Originating in Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood has inspired many Islamist groups around the world. It has generally pursued its goals through political participation.
Ennahda Movement in Tunisia: It is a moderate Islamist political party that has played a significant role in Tunisian politics, particularly after the Arab Spring.
Conservative or Authoritarian:
Saudi Arabian Government: It could be considered Islamist in that it enforces a form of Islamic law but is typically more authoritarian and monarchic in its governance structure.
2. Militant Islamists:
Al-Qaeda: A transnational extremist group founded by Osama bin Laden, it aims to establish its interpretation of Islamic law globally by employing violent means.
ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria): This group seeks to establish a global caliphate and is known for its extreme violence and occupation of territory in Iraq and Syria between 2014 and 2017.
Taliban: Originating in Afghanistan, the Taliban implement a strict interpretation of Islamic law in areas under their control and have been involved in an ongoing insurgency.
3. Missionary and Revivalist Groups:
Tablighi Jamaat: A transnational Sunni Islamic missionary movement aiming to promote Islamic piety and adherence to Islamic practices, generally non-political and non-violent.
Dawat-e-Islami: Another international Islamic propagation and reform movement, focused on preaching and spiritual reformation rather than political goals.
4. Shi’a Islamist Groups:
Hezbollah: A Shiite political and militant group based in Lebanon, backed by Iran, and focused primarily on issues related to Lebanon and opposition to Israel.
Houthis: A Zaidi Shia Islamist movement in Yemen involved in conflict with the Yemeni government and a Saudi-led coalition.
5. Sufi Orders:
Various Sufi Orders: Many Sufi orders focus primarily on spiritual development and community service. While most are non-political, some have been involved in political activities or social reform efforts.
6. Civil Society and Advocacy Groups:
Numerous Islamic NGOs and advocacy groups operate within the law to promote Islamic values, human rights, social justice, and political reform, often working to counteract extremism and promote interfaith dialogue and understanding.
Muslim Advocacy Groups
Saudi Arabia:
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
The Muslim World League (MWL)
The International Islamic Relief Organization (IIRO)
Egypt:
The Muslim Brotherhood
The Salafist Call (Al-Da’wa Al-Salafiyya)
The Islamic Group (Al-Gama’a Al-Islamiyya)
Iran:
The Islamic Republic Party (IRP)
The Combatant Clergy Association (CCA)
The Society of Seminary Teachers of Qom
Indonesia:
Nahdlatul Ulama (NU)
Muhammadiyah
The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS)
Pakistan:
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI)
Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP)
The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI)
Turkey:
The Justice and Development Party (AKP)
The Felicity Party (SP)
The İslamî İktisat ve Finans Kurumu (IIFK)
Ummatic conferences
Islamic Summit Conference: This is the largest gathering of leaders from the Muslim world, held every three years, and organized by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Arab League Summit: This conference is held annually by the Arab League, which is made up of 22 member states, most of which are Muslim-majority countries.
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers: This is an annual meeting of the foreign ministers of member states of the OIC.
Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit: This conference is held every two years by the ECO, which is a regional intergovernmental organization made up of ten Muslim-majority countries from Central and South Asia, the Middle East, and the Caucasus.
Islamic Development Bank Annual Meeting: This is an annual meeting of the governors of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), which is a multilateral development bank that provides financing to member countries for economic and social development.
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit: This conference is held annually by the GCC, which is a regional intergovernmental political and economic union made up of six Muslim-majority countries in the Persian Gulf region.
D-8 Summit: This conference is held every two years by the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, which is a forum for cooperation among eight Muslim-majority countries from different regions of the world, including Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Turkey.
Africa-Arab Summit: This conference is held every three years by the African Union and the Arab League, bringing together leaders from African and Arab countries.
Islamic Solidarity Games: This is a multi-sport event for athletes from Muslim-majority countries, held every four years.
World Islamic Economic Forum: This is an annual conference focused on promoting business and economic development among Muslim-majority countries and the wider Muslim world.
