There’s a quiet trend happening right now — and it’s not just cultural, it’s commercial.

Over the last few months, I kept seeing more and more Islamic educational products pop up across Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram. But one particular funnel caught my eye — and it’s a textbook example of how to ride a rising global trend with a simple product, smart distribution, and the right cultural timing.

This guide breaks down what I found — and how you could build a side hustle around it.

1. The Case Study: “Learn Quran Fast” Video → Sofance.com Funnel

Here’s what triggered the deep dive:

I saw a Facebook Reel from a profile (likely boosted through ads) showing:

• A parent teaching their kid how to learn Quran quicker
• Simplified, illustrated pages
• The pitch: “Kids learn faster with visual Qur’an learning tools”

Scrolling deeper → the link goes to Sofence.com, straight to a clean landing page for a simplified and illustrated Qur’an.

This is not accidental. This is a direct-response product plugging into a cultural moment.

And it’s working.

Why? Because the timing in New York is unusually ripe.

2. The New York Trigger: Mamdani & The Islam Conversation

Whether you agree or disagree with him, the reality is this:

Zohran Mamdani becoming a visible face of political Islam in New York put Islam back into the everyday conversation.

• Journalists are talking about Islam more
• TikTokers are producing commentary
• Communities are defending or debating him
• Muslim identity content is surging in NYC feeds
• Anything “Islamic” is getting stronger engagement in the NY area

This creates a natural attention wave.

Attention = opportunity.

Smart creators + smart e-commerce operators ride waves. They don’t wait for them.

3. The Trend Data: Global & U.S. Interest in Islam Is Rising

I checked Google Trends to verify if this is just local noise or something bigger.

Here’s what stood out:

Worldwide Interest

• “Islam” — steady climb over 12 months
• “Quran learning” — rising
• “Convert to Islam” — growing, especially after major global events
• “How to pray” — spiking periodically

United States Interest

• Searches for “Islam” and “learn Quran” are trending upward
• New York, New Jersey, California = top hotspots
• Queries related to “kids learning Quran” quietly increasing

So what we’re seeing is not a random viral clip. It’s part of a global revival curve.

When a population shifts culturally → educational products follow → creators cash in.

4. The Hidden Genius of the Funnel

What makes the Sofance funnel brilliant:

1. Universal pain point

Parents (Muslim or reverts) want:

• their kids to read Quran early
• to reconnect with their faith
• learning tools that are modern, visual, easy

2. High emotional value product

Religious products convert extremely well because they tie into:

• identity
• family
• tradition
• spirituality

3. Micro-content distribution

Short reels, simple message, instantly understandable: “Kids learn Quran faster this way.”

4. Frictionless buyer journey

Reel → landing page → buy.

Simple. No overthinking.

5. How to Build a Side Hustle Around This (Ethically)

Here’s the part people overlook:

You don’t need to sell Qur’ans. You don’t need to become a religious figure. You don’t need a huge audience.

You just need to build a distribution-first side hustle.

Below are paths depending on your skill level.

Path A: Become a Local Micro-Distributor (Zero Inventory)

Target: Muslims in NYC, NJ, Michigan, Ohio, California.

What you do:

• Partner with Islamic product creators
• Negotiate an affiliate or reseller deal
• Create short educational reels
• Push traffic to the landing page
• Collect commissions

Best platforms: TikTok, Facebook Reels, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts.

This is literally what Sofance is doing.

Path B: Build a Digital Product Bundle (Instant Delivery)

You can create:

• Kids’ Quran worksheets
• Islamic bedtime stories
• Ramadan activity books
• Islamic affirmation cards
• Arabic tracing worksheets
• Convert Starter Guide (“Islam 101”)

These sell well to Muslim families and reverts.

Global Muslim population = 2 billion. You need 0.00001% of them to buy.

Path C: Start a Micro-Niche Islamic Education Page

Focus on one niche:

• “Quran for Kids (NYC Edition)”
• “Islamic Parenting Tips”
• “Revert-Friendly Islamic Guides”
• “Islam in New York Explained”

Grow the audience → plug products later.

The beauty of this niche: You don’t need to show your face.

Path D: Run a Local NYC Islamic Marketplace

This is extremely underserved.

Build a simple site (Lovable, Shopify, or Koa) listing:

• Kids’ Islamic books
• Eid gifts
• Muslim-friendly decor
• Arabic learning kits
• Islamic affirmation posters
• Halal craft kits

Become the “Etsy for NYC Muslims”.

Path E: Event-Based Micro-Business

NY has constant:

• Muslim community fairs
• Ramadan bazaars
• Mosque open houses
• Street da’wah events
• Interfaith gatherings

You can operate:

• A booth selling Islamic educational tools
• A pop-up for Eid gifts
• A “kids Quran learning” demo stall
• A revert support starter kit booth

Offline Muslim markets are booming.

Why This Side Hustle Works

✔ Cultural momentum

✔ Low startup cost

✔ High emotional demand

✔ Underserved U.S. Muslim market

✔ Algorithm boosts identity-based content

✔ Growing search interest

✔ Simple products + strong message

The opportunity window is right now — before big brands enter.