Over the years, we have seen an increase in Muslim-owned businesses, creating an impact in the business world. 

Muslim-owned businesses are known for their focus on creating positive social impact, honest business practices, and transformative work. You may have heard about popular Muslim brands such as Modanisa, Artizara, and SHUKR, but there is more to discover. 

From fashion and beauty to entertainment and finance, Muslim entrepreneurs are leaving their mark in every industry. In this article, we have listed our top picks for the Muslim-owned businesses you must know about and some business ideas for aspiring entrepreneurs.  

6 Muslim-Owned Businesses You Must Know About

We have compiled a list of popular Muslim-owned businesses that you must know about in 2025. You can get massive inspiration from their work that may facilitate your entrepreneurial journey. 

 

1. Halal Dining Club

One of the Forbes top 5 Muslim Startups, Halal Dining Club, is a halal dining application company founded by Ms Siddika Jaffer. She is also the founder of Enfoundery and is designated among the top 500 Global Business Leaders in the Islamic Economy by Islamica. 

The business idea addresses the dietary needs of diners looking for halal food. It bridges the gap between halal restaurants and customers by bringing them together on one platform.  Currently, the business is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with thousands of restaurants listed in around eight cities in five countries.  

Customers can easily book a meal at a halal restaurant through the app within no time and earn loyalty points on repeat orders. It streamlines the restaurant search and reservation system for diners and helps restaurants find customers.

2. Ethis

Ethis is an Islamic crowdfunding platform and an Islamic Fintech Alliance founded by Umar Munshi. The company is based in Malaysia and is known as a pioneer of Islamic Fintech. One of the company’s platforms, Global Sadaqah, is a renowned award-winning Zakat management platform. 

The company runs its business in various countries, providing Muslims with an opportunity to raise crowdfunding according to Islamic principles. It helps sustainable and impactful businesses get funding directly from global investors and donors. 

Several high-net-worth individuals, investors, organizations, and foundations are members of this diverse platform. The company fully abides by Islamic Digital Economy (IDE) standards to ensure transparency in the business. 

3. Digital Sisterhood

The Digital Sisterhood is a podcast focused on highlighting the influential and inspiring stories of women's empowerment and the beauty of Islam. The founders of this startup are Muna Scekomar, Hanan Sheikh, Safia Hirsi, Wasima Farah, Sagal Khandid, and Cadar Muhammed. 

Within a short span of time, the startup has become a source of unity among Muslim women of color. The podcast aims to bring to light the experiences of women of color and share their success stories to inspire others. 

Besides the podcast, the founders have also launched an app, a book, card game and plan to launch an NFT collection soon. You can also find some interesting blogs on their website. 

4. CMB Styling

The modest fashion brand CMB Styling is a go-to choice for people looking for modest yet fashionable styling. The founder Hakeemah Cummings is a styling expert who renders services to style modest outfits for photoshoots, runways, and personal styling. 

From outfits to hijabs, you can get her styling services to elevate your elegance. Whether you are a private client or a clothing brand, you can hire her for high-end styling services. Some of the key services by CMB Styling include bridal styling, personal styling, runway presentations, and professional photo shoots featuring models. 

5. Love Closely

Vogue Arabia featured Love Closely in their trend forecasts for 2025 for their Love Ends collection. It is a popular luxury streetwear brand founded by Taha Yousuf. He is a Toronto-based Muslim who founded this brand to create innovative streetwear inspired by his Muslim culture. 

Some A-list celebrities like Riz Ahmed, Ali Gatie, Maluma, and Drake have also donned the collection of love Closely. The brand successfully blends art and fashion to create a wide range of modern outfits.

You can find a diverse range of hats, scarves, tops, bottoms, and jackets to revamp your wardrobe. If you like modern styling, you will definitely find some great options from their sustainable clothing collection. 

6. Digital Durians

An innovative name in the entertainment industry, Digital Durians is an animation company known for creating meaningful content in various domains. It was founded by Sinan Ismail and Hairulfaizalizwan. The company has over 10 years of experience in creating modest and effective content for children. 

The services of the company include content animation, educational content creation, and apps and game development. Famous religious scholar and motivational speaker Mufti Menk has also praised the meaningfulness of the cartoons created by Digital Durians. 

Preschool children’s favorite, Didi and Friends, is a popular cartoon series of Digital Durians that is famous among local and international viewers.