The Muslim 500": the King of Morocco confirms his spiritual and political influence

King Mohammed VI has been named the 12th most influential Muslim personality in the world in the 2026 edition of the "The Muslim 500" ranking, carried out by the Jordanian Center for Research and Islamic Studies. The Moroccan sovereign owes this position to his influence in several areas, including the administration of religious affairs, development, politics, but also his philanthropy and charitable works.

"King Mohammed VI is the direct descendant of Prophet Muhammad and his family has ruled Morocco for nearly 400 years. He is also recognized by the Moroccan constitution as the Commander of the Faithful, thus combining religious and political authority," writes the center in the biography devoted to the sovereign. Born on August 21, 1963, he has been ruling Morocco as a monarch and Commander of the Faithful since 1999.

The "The Muslim 500" ranking of the most influential Muslims in the world looks at those who are the strength of the Islamic world in different fields.