Islam Web records 206 million visits in H1 2026, marking 12% growth
<p>DOHA: Islam Web (islamweb.net), the Islamic Network affiliated with the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, recorded significant growth in its digital performance during the first half of 2026, reinforcing its position as a leading multilingual Islamic digital platform providing reliable religious, educational, cultural and awareness content to millions of users worldwide.</p> <p>According…
Doha, Qatar: The Islamic Network affiliated with the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, known as Islam Web (islamweb.net), reported a significant surge in its digital performance during the first half of 2026, marking a 12% increase in visitors and usage compared to the same period in 2025. As of June 2026, the network's websites received over 206 million visits, up from 184 million in the corresponding period of the previous year.
This growth corresponds to a substantial rise in user numbers, reaching more than 146 million, up from approximately 93 million in 2025, representing a 58.5% increase.
The network recorded more than 263 million page views during the six-month period, underscoring the sustained interest in its wide range of religious and educational resources available in multiple languages, including Arabic, English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, and Indonesian. The Fatwa website, which offers religious guidance, was the most visited platform, garnering over 116 million page views, followed by the Islamic Library with over 68 million page views.
The Consultations website, focusing on family, social, educational, and psychological guidance, attracted around 25 million page views.
Additionally, Islam Web saw growing engagement with its audio content, with more than 2.5 million users accessing religious and educational audio materials and the download of more than 20 million audio files. These performance figures reflect the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs' commitment to leveraging digital transformation and modern technologies to promote balanced Islamic values and reliable religious knowledge.
The ministry aims to expand access to trusted Islamic content through digital platforms, allowing users worldwide to access religious, educational, and cultural resources round the clock in various languages. This increase also aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030, particularly in developing a knowledge-based society, investing in modern technologies, and enhancing Qatar's cultural and civilisational presence globally.
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