Richest Muslims in the World (2026)
Net worth changes daily with markets, so treat any list as a snapshot. Forbes’ real-time billionaires tracker showed Aliko Dangote at about $31.4 billion as of September 1, 2026, which is the figure we checked. Check the live Forbes list for current numbers.
Forbes does not report religion. The people below are included because their religious identity is publicly reported. We have not verified each person’s current net worth, so the figures are not given here.
Who is on the list
- Aliko Dangote (Nigeria): cement and petroleum refining through Dangote Cement and the Dangote Refinery in Lekki, Lagos.
- Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan (UAE): UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister. He owns City Football Group, which includes Manchester City.
- Prince Alwaleed bin Talal (Saudi Arabia): chairman of Kingdom Holding Company, a diversified investment group.
- Shahid Khan (USA, born in Pakistan): owner of Flex-N-Gate, an automotive parts manufacturer, and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- Azim Premji (India): founder of Wipro, the IT services company, and chairman of the Azim Premji Foundation, which works on education.
- Hussain Sajwani (UAE): founder and chairman of DAMAC Properties.
- Mohammed Al Amoudi (Saudi Arabia / Ethiopia): oil, mining, and agriculture interests.
- Iskander Makhmudov (Russia): founder and principal owner of UGMK, a copper and metals company.
Suleiman Kerimov is also widely reported as a Muslim billionaire. We have not checked his current listing, so he is not ranked here.
Nassef Sawiris, previously listed here, is a Coptic Christian and has been removed.
How to check the current list
- Forbes real-time billionaires tracker, for current net worth figures.
- Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which can differ from Forbes.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the richest Muslim in the world?
The Forbes real-time tracker showed Aliko Dangote at about $31.4 billion as of September 1, 2026. Figures change daily, so check the live list.
Does Forbes track religion?
No. Religious identity is taken from public reporting, not from Forbes data.
Last checked: October 15, 2026.
Related reading: What is a Halal Economy? | 10 Most Successful Muslim Entrepreneurs in the World (2026) | What is the Best Islamic Wealth Secret?
Sources
- Legit.ng, “Dangote Leads 3 Nigerians Among 10 of Africa’s Richest Men in 2026” (reports Forbes figures): https://www.legit.ng/business-economy/industry/1728961-dangote-leads-list-10-africas-richest-men-2026/
- Forbes real-time billionaires tracker (figures checked as of September 1, 2026, as reported above).
Note: each person is included because their religious identity is publicly reported. We have not yet linked a source for every individual, so treat the religious identification of each person as unconfirmed until it is sourced.
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