[1] Its foundational principles are based on 18 chapters that objectively maintains the purpose, focus, functions, and foundation of the OIC, an intergovernmental organization founded in 1969.

[2] However, it was revised by the 11th summit held in Dakar, Senegal on 14 March 2008.

[3] OIC charter determines the role of organisations, institutions and organs, including six subsidiaries, eight specialized institutions, seventeen affiliated organizations, four standing committees, General Secretariat, one independent commission, and the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, including the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers and Islamic summit.

[4][5] It outlines guidelines, principles, policies and procedures of the entire OIC and its associated members and organs.

Each chapter determine different roles and purpose of the whole OIC and its mission in the Muslim world while articles address respective chapters within the framework of the OIC.