Islam and Liberty Podcast: Recent Episodes
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"Between Texts and Freedom: Where Islamic Thought Meets the Modern Idea of Liberty" is a podcast series that seeks to re-engage contemporary audiences with Islamic philosophy and to reposition its rich intellectual tradition in addressing today’s concerns. It aims to explore the concept of freedom in Islamic thought in comparison with modern political understandings of liberty.
This month’s episode, ‘Is There an Islamic Social Contract? Rethinking Freedom and Governance’ features the host Souad Adnane, a researcher with a PhD in Public Policy from George Washington University and a longstanding interest in Islamic thought. She is a founding member of the classical liberal think tank Arab Center for Research, Morocco, and a former board member of the Islam and Liberty Network. Souad is also an economic development specialist with over 15 years of experience across the MENA region, Sub-Saharan Africa, and South Asia, providing advisory support to governments and international organizations.
The guest, Dr. Deina Abdelkader, is an associate professor in the Political Science Department and a research affiliate at the Center for Middle East Studies, Harvard University. Dr. Abdelkader is the director of the Peace and Conflict Studies program. She is a comparativist and international relations specialist. Her scholarly interests and research focus on the Middle East and North Africa, comparative democratization in the Muslim World, Islamic activism, and the role of Muslim women in religious interpretation.
She is the author of the book The Forgotten Khayr al-Din al-Tunsi's Islamic Social Contract Governance, Public Welfare and Justice. This book confronts the longstanding marginalization of Muslim thought within political theory, highlighting the epistemological assumptions that have elevated Western intellectual traditions while overlooking the rich political heritage of the Islamic world. Focusing on the nineteenth-century reformer Khayr al-Din al-Tunsi, it presents the first in-depth study and translation of his political writings, interpreting them through the framework of Islamic jurisprudence, particularly the Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿa (Objectives of Islamic Law).
"Between Texts and Freedom: Where Islamic Thought Meets the Modern Idea of Liberty" is a podcast series that seeks to re-engage contemporary audiences with Islamic philosophy and to reposition its rich intellectual tradition in addressing today’s concerns. It aims to explore the concept of freedom in Islamic thought in comparison with modern political understandings of liberty.
This month’s episode of “Ijtihad as a Space for Freedom and Reason in Islamic Thought” is the second part of a two-part episode featuring the host Souad Adnane, a researcher with a PhD in Public Policy from George Washington University and a longstanding interest in Islamic thought. She is a founding member of the classical liberal think tank, Arab Center for Research, Morocco, and a former board member of the Islam and Liberty Network. Souad is also an economic development specialist with over 15 years of experience across the MENA region, Sub-Saharan Africa, and South Asia, providing advisory support to governments and international organizations.
The guest, Dr. Badr M. Tachouche, is a Doctor of Philosophy and a Lecturer at the Anglo-American University, Prague. He teaches Europe and Islam: An Interdisciplinary Approach and Composition. He is also a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Middle Eastern and African Studies, University of West Bohemia, and a research fellow with the Islam and Liberty Network in Malaysia.
Dr. Badr has published with the University of Oslo, contributed to a range of Arabic media platforms, and reviewed scholarly work for both the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace and the University of West Bohemia. He has also written and produced television programs and web documentaries. His research interests include Islamic legal theory and Malikism, the history of al-Andalus, pedagogy in Islamic educational settings, and the musicology of al-Andalus. Bridging scholarship and art, he has shared his work through academic publications as well as performances for both scholarly and artistic audiences.
"Between Texts and Freedom: Where Islamic Thought Meets the Modern Idea of Liberty"is a podcast series that seeks to re-engage contemporary audiences with Islamic philosophy and to reposition its rich intellectual tradition in addressing today’s concerns. It aims to explore the concept of freedom in Islamic thought in comparison with modern political understandings of liberty.
The June episode “Ijtihad as a Space for Freedom and Reason in Islamic Thought” is the first part of a two-part episode featuring the host Souad Adnane, a researcher with a PhD in Public Policy from George Washington University and a longstanding interest in Islamic thought. She is a founding member of the classical liberal think tank, Arab Center for Research, Morocco, and a former board member of the Islam and Liberty Network. Souad is also an economic development specialist with over 15 years of experience across the MENA region, Sub-Saharan Africa, and South Asia, providing advisory support to governments and international organizations.
The guest, Dr. Badr M. Tachouche, is a Doctor of Philosophy and a Lecturer at the Anglo-American University, Prague. where he teaches Europe and Islam: An Interdisciplinary Approach and Composition. He is also a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Middle Eastern and African Studies, University of West Bohemia, and a research fellow with the Islam and Liberty Network in Malaysia.
Dr. Badr has published with the University of Oslo, contributed to a range of Arabic media platforms, and reviewed scholarly work for both the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace and the University of West Bohemia. He has also written and produced television programs and web documentaries. His research interests include Islamic legal theory and Malikism, the history of al-Andalus, pedagogy in Islamic educational settings, and the musicology of al-Andalus. Bridging scholarship and art, he has shared his work through academic publications as well as performances for both scholarly and artistic audiences.
"Between Texts and Freedom: Where Islamic Thought Meets the Modern Idea of Liberty"is a podcast series that seeks to re-engage contemporary audiences with Islamic philosophy and to reposition its rich intellectual tradition in addressing today’s concerns. It aims to explore the concept of freedom in Islamic thought in comparison with modern political understandings of liberty.
The April episode “Who Owns the Self? Islam, Obedience, and Liberty” features the host Souad Adnane, a researcher with a PhD in Public Policy from George Washington University and a longstanding interest in Islamic thought. She is a founding member of the classical liberal think tank, Arab Center for Research, Morocco, and a former board member of the Islam and Liberty Network. Souad is also an economic development specialist with over 15 years of experience across the MENA region, Sub-Saharan Africa, and South Asia, providing advisory support to governments and international organizations.
The guest, Mustafa Akyol, is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, where he focuses on the intersection of public policy, Islam, and modernity. He is the author of books such as The Islamic Moses: How the Prophet Inspired Jews and Muslims to Flourish Together and Change the World (2024), Reopening Muslim Minds: AReturn to Reason, Freedom, and Tolerance (2021), Why, as aMuslim, IDefend Liberty (2021), The Islamic Jesus: How the King of the Jews Became aProphet of the Muslims(2017), and Islam without Extremes: AMuslim Case for Liberty (2011), all of which have been translated into various languages.
The Thinking Muslim, a popular podcast, defined Akyol as “probably the most notable Muslim modernist and reformer.” In July 2021, the UK magazine Prospect listed him among “The World’s Top 50 Thinkers.”
In addition to his work at Cato, Akyol is a senior lecturer at the Islamic Civilization and Societies program at Boston College and the director of the Islam and the Muslim World course at the Foreign Service Institute.
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Welcome to the first episode of the Edraak Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Ali Salman and Noor Netusha Nusaybah introduce the Edraak series and the thinking behind its expansion into Edraak Weekly and Edraak Monthly.
The conversation unpacks Edraak’s core vision: developing a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the Muslim world by moving beyond conflict-centric and security-focused narratives. The hosts explain the structure of Edraak Weekly, which tracks key developments across four zones of the Muslim world, and Edraak Monthly, which will feature long-form analysis, podcasts, and book reviews.
This episode also situates Edraak within the broader mission of the Islam and Liberty Network, focused on advancing informed conversations around religious, economic, and political freedoms in Muslim societies.
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How do students in Moroccan Madrasas achieve Arabic fluency in just a few years, without the use of modern tools?
Dr. Mohamed Bufaris, Associate Professor and Imam at Zaytuna College, explains the powerful teaching methods employed in traditional Madrasas, such as Madrasa Igleh. In this rich conversation moderated by Badr Tachouche, discover how holistic learning, close teacher-student bonds, and deep immersion in Arabic poetry and grammar foster both linguistic mastery and intellectual independence.
This discussion explores how Madrasas balance tradition and modern needs, the significance of Arabic in understanding Islamic texts, and how these centuries-old institutions are adapting to contemporary challenges without compromising their core values.
🔹 Highlights:
- Arabic instruction for non-native speakers
- The role of the “Sheikh” in holistic education
- Poetry and memorization in Arabic mastery
- Madrasas as community and spiritual centers
- Educational relevance in today’s world
📌 Keywords: Madrasa education, Arabic fluency, traditional Islamic learning, Zaytuna College, Mohamed Bufaris, Islamic pedagogy, Arabic language instruction
Madrasa #ArabicLearning #IslamicEducation #TraditionalLearning #ZaytunaCollege #DrMohamedBufaris #MoroccoMadrasas #ArabicForBeginners
Dr. Mustafa Radji, a senior professor from the University of Mustaganum in Algeria, delivered a webinar presentation on the role of Sufi endowments in Algerian civil society, discussing their historical significance and potential for addressing contemporary challenges. The presentation explored how waqf (Islamic endowments) systems can support social welfare, particularly for women and refugees, while highlighting the need for legal reforms to empower Sufi institutions in North Africa. Despite facing various challenges in establishing the Hayek Institute of Economic Thinking in Algeria, Dr. Radji continues to work with civil society and Sufi organizations to promote economic freedom and civil society development rooted in Islamic tradition.
Is religious conversion an ultimate expression of free choice? How does embracing Islam in secular society reshape one's sense of identity and freedom?
Join us as Dr. Václava Tlili explores the complex journey of Czech converts to Islam, framing religious conversion not as a single moment but as a gradual process shaped by personal experience and existential searching. Discover how individuals navigate between societal expectations and their inner quest for authenticity and spiritual meaning in a country with little historical connection to Islam.
Speaker: Dr. Václava Tlili, Cultural Anthropologist specializing in Islamic religious expressions, affiliated with Department of Middle Eastern Studies, Faculty of Philosophy and Arts, University of West Bohemia in Pilsen
Discussant: Noor Netusha Nusaybah, Program Manager at ILN
Moderator: Dr. Ali Salman, CEO at ILN
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This is part of the Edraak series, an initiative by the Islam and Liberty Network Foundation (ILNF) designed to deepen our understanding of liberty and its various manifestations in theoretical, legal, and social contexts.
In a world fractured by conflict and religious division, how do we find common ground for dialogue and understanding?
Dr. Mohsin Naqvi invites us to rediscover the shared ethical, spiritual, and philosophical foundations of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Drawing from scriptural, historical, and theological perspectives, learn how these traditions unite on fundamental principles like monotheism, justice, and compassion—creating pathways to mutual understanding in our divided world.
Speaker: Dr. Mohsin Naqvi
Moderator: Dr. Ali Salman
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This is part of the Edraak series, an initiative by the Islam and Liberty Network Foundation (ILNF) designed to deepen our understanding of liberty and its various manifestations in theoretical, legal, and social contexts.
Join us as Dr. Kazeem Olaniyan explores Nigeria's historical journey with Shariah implementation, examining how the lack of absolute religious freedom has impacted the nation's path to peace and prosperity. From pre-colonial to post-independence periods, Dr. Olaniyan demonstrates how Shariah extends beyond a mere legal system to encompass a comprehensive code of conduct designed for human welfare. The discussion will critically analyze the ongoing challenges in harmonizing Shariah with Nigeria's constitutional framework, and why the quest for its full implementation continues to shape the nation's religious and legal landscape.
Speaker: Dr. Saeed Khan
Moderator: Dr. Ali Salman
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This is part of the Edraak series, an initiative by the Islam and Liberty Network Foundation (ILNF) designed to deepen our understanding of liberty and its various manifestations in theoretical, legal, and social contexts.
Join us for an illuminating discussion with Dr. Saeed Khan on Islamic constitutionalism and its relevance in today's world. In this webinar, Dr. Khan explores the rich history of constitutional development in Muslim societies, from the Medina Charter to modern nation-states, offering fresh perspectives on how Islamic principles can contribute to contemporary governance.
Dr. Khan challenges common misconceptions about Islamic law and constitutionalism, examining how the Maqasid al-Sharia (objectives of Islamic law) align with modern constitutional values. Through historical examples and current case studies, he demonstrates how Islamic constitutionalism might offer solutions to challenges facing diverse societies today.
Key topics include:
- The relationship between Islamic law and state authority
- The evolution of constitutional thought in Muslim societies
- The Ottoman Empire's constitutional experiences
- Contemporary challenges in Muslim-majority countries
- The potential role of Islamic constitutionalism in an era of globalization
This thought-provoking session, moderated by Dr. Ali Salman, features engaging audience participation and explores critical questions about governance, religious freedom, and social cohesion in modern Muslim societies.
Presented by the Islam & Liberty Network, this webinar brings together scholarly insight with practical applications for today's complex political landscape.
Speaker: Dr. Saeed Khan
Moderator: Dr. Ali Salman
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This is part of the Edraak series, an initiative by the Islam and Liberty Network Foundation (ILNF) designed to deepen our understanding of liberty and its various manifestations in theoretical, legal, and social contexts.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗔𝗞 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥 : 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗺 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆
Join us for an engaging discussion on the 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗺 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 with Dr. Azeemah Saleem, as she explores their critical role in shaping democratic discourse, especially in the context of India
🗓 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰
⏰ 7pm - 8:30pm (Kuala Lumpur time) / 4:30pm - 6pm (Delhi time)
🔊 Speaker: Dr. Azeemah Saleem (JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur)
🗣 Discussant: Dr. Ayemen F. (Students For Liberty)
🎙 Moderator: Dr. Ali Salman (CEO, Islam and Liberty Network)
Key Themes:
𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Dr. Saleem will use Jürgen Habermas’s concept of the public sphere to explore how Muslim women engage with, challenge, and contribute to democratic discourse.
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀 & 𝗔𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Learn about the unique challenges Muslim women face in liberal democracies and the opportunities for greater inclusivity and representation.
This thought-provoking session will dive deep into issues of gender, faith, and freedom—and the way Muslim women are influencing and shaping democratic practices.
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This is part of the Edraak series, an initiative by the Islam and Liberty Network Foundation (ILNF) designed to deepen our understanding of liberty and its various manifestations in theoretical, legal, and social contexts.
Listen to ILN's fourth Edraak - Recognising Liberty's webinar titled “Free Markets in the Age of Populism” presented by esteemed scholar, Prof. Mustafa Acar. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how Islamic values align with and support free market principles. Engage with leading experts and join the conversation on how these insights can contribute to more equitable and prosperous economic systems.
This webinar will examine the challenges that populist movements pose to free-market principles, examining how populist rhetoric and policies are reshaping economic landscapes globally. Prof. Acar will provide insights into the tensions between economic freedom and state intervention, exploring how countries can navigate these pressures while safeguarding market liberties and democratic values.
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This is part of the Edraak series, an initiative by the Islam and Liberty Network Foundation (ILNF) designed to deepen our understanding of liberty and its various manifestations in theoretical, legal, and social contexts.
Listen to the third Edraak - Recognizing Liberty's podcast to understand the current political landscape in Bangladesh! 🇧🇩 Let us discuss Hasina Wajid’s iron grip which raised critical questions about the balance ⚖️ between economic and political freedom. Will the recent street protests and interim government lead to a new era of liberty and rule of law?
🔍What to expect:
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Examining the success and struggle of liberty and rule of law in Bangladesh, and how might they speak to historic upheavals attempts in other Muslim-majority countries.
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Reflecting on the progress to reform political institutions and civil liberties in Bangladesh in particular.
🎤 Our Speakers:
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Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Md. Thowhidul Islam – Associate Professor of Bangladesh Studies and Director at IIUC, author, and Bangladesh Fellow of ILN.
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Speaker: Dr. Moniruzzaman Mohamad – Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Sharjah, with expertise in comparative politics and Islamic thought.
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Moderator: Dr. Ali Salman – CEO Islam and Liberty Network
Thank you to our esteemed speaker, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Md. Thowhidul Islam andDr. Moniruzzaman Mohamad for spending time to inform, educate, and answer our questions throughout the webinar.
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Since the 2011 Arab Spring, Muslim-majority countries have witnessed rising pressures and expectations from their citizens to ensure the protection of human rights while undergoing democratic transitions. Discussions on human rights and democracy in the Muslim world inevitably include the formation of pro-democratic coalitions between secularists and Islamists, the impact of secularist fears and constituencies on political dynamics, and the prospects for political moderation. By examining the failure of Tunisia's democratic transition, how do we analyze the similarities and differences among democratizing nations with significant Muslim populations?
Join us in this exciting Edraak webinar to debate these critical issues as we;
1. Examine the success and struggle of transition to democracy in Tunisia, and how they might speak to democratic transition attempts in other Muslim-majority countries
2. Reflect on the progress in reforming democracy and human rights in Muslim societies in particular
Islam and Liberty Network would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has made our second ILN Edraak Webinar: 'Tunisia's Failed Democratic Transition: What went wrong?' series a success!
Thank you to our esteemed speaker, Dr. Radwan Masmoudi, President of the Center for the Study of Islam & Democracy (CSID) for spending time to inform, educate, and answer our questions throughout the webinar.
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Introducing Edraak - Recognizing Liberty, Islam and Liberty Network's latest webinar series!
Democracy is conducive for good governance, human rights and accountability, thus empowering citizens to change their governments. However, democracies can also become plutocracies and captured by the deep state. They may also initiate colonial conquests, wars of aggression and crimes against humanity.
Is liberal democracy on the rise or on a path to decline in the world, particularly in the Muslim societies? Do we have any alternatives?
Listen to the first podcast of this exciting new series to understand these critical issues.
This podcast featured esteemed speakers, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐇𝐣 𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐦 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐪𝐢 of 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚, 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 and 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐫. 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐒̧𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐧 of 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐲𝐞 with Dr. Ali Salman, CEO Islam and Liberty Network as Moderator which was aired live via Zoom on the 18th July 2024. A big thank you to our esteemed speakers for delivering such valuable insights in this enlightening event and to our fellow participants for making this first webinar a success.
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This podcast features Dr. Iqbal Ahnaf, Assistant Professor at CRCS. He explores the intricate relationship between 'Religion, Violence, and Peacebuilding,' sharing profound insights based on his presentation at the ILN 10th International Conference on Peace and Prosperity in Muslim Majority Countries and Beyond, held in Kuala Lumpur on 5th-6th September 2023.
This podcast features Dr. Ahmad Fauzi, Professor of Political Science at USM. He addresses 'Non-Violent Extremism,' sharing profound insights based on his presentation at the ILN 10th International Conference on Peace and Prosperity in Muslim Majority Countries and Beyond, held in Kuala Lumpur on 5th-6th September 2023.
This podcast features Tan Sri Daud Bakar, Chairman of Amanie Group. He addresses the 'Challenges & Achievements in Promoting Shariah Compliance Products in the Islamic Economy,' sharing profound insights based on his presentation at the ILN 10th International Conference on Peace and Prosperity in Muslim Majority Countries and Beyond, held in Kuala Lumpur on 5th-6th September 2023.
This podcast features Dr. Mohamed Nouri, a member of the Paris-Europlace Islamic Finance. He explores the 'Market Economy from an Islamic Perspective,' sharing profound insights based on his presentation at the ILN 10th International Conference on Peace and Prosperity in Muslim Majority Countries and Beyond, held in Kuala Lumpur on 5th-6th September 2023.
This podcast features Dr. Pradana Boy Zulian, Associate Professor at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) and an Indonesia Fellow at ILN. He discusses 'Religious Rights in Indonesia,' sharing valuable insights based on his presentation at the ILN 10th International Conference on Peace and Prosperity in Muslim Majority Countries and Beyond, held in Kuala Lumpur on 5th-6th September 2023.
This podcast features Dr. Abbas Mehregan, Assistant Professor at the University of Tehran. He explores the 'Notion of Equality in Islamic Law,' providing valuable insights based on his presentation at the ILN 10th International Conference on Peace and Prosperity in Muslim Majority Countries and Beyond, held in Kuala Lumpur on 5th-6th September 2023.
This podcast features Ozlem Caglar Yilmaz, Board and General Coordinator of ALT, and a council member at ILN. She delves into the 'Liberty & Democracy Case of Türkiye,' offering unique insights based on her presentation at the ILN 10th International Conference on Peace and Prosperity in Muslim Majority Countries and Beyond, held in Kuala Lumpur on 5th-6th September 2023.
This podcast features Dr. Thowhidul Islam, an Associate Professor at the International Islamic University Chittagong and a Bangladesh Fellow at ILN. He explores the topic of 'Development & Freedom in Bangladesh,' sharing his valuable insights based on his presentation at the ILN 10th International Conference on Peace and Prosperity in Muslim Majority Countries and Beyond, held in Kuala Lumpur on 5th-6th September 2023.
This podcast features Dr. Husnul Amin, a Research Fellow at Stockton University, New Jersey. He explores 'Social Non-Movements in Muslim Majority Countries,' providing valuable insights on the topic based on his presentation at the ILN 10th International Conference on Peace and Prosperity in Muslim Majority Countries and Beyond, held in Kuala Lumpur on 5th-6th September 2023.
This podcast features Dr. Syed Farid Alatas, a Professor at the National University of Singapore. He shares his insights on 'Revisiting Ibn Khaldun’s View of Khidma,' offering valuable commentary on the topic based on his presentation at the ILN 10th International Conference on Peace and Prosperity in Muslim Majority Countries and Beyond, held in Kuala Lumpur on 5th-6th September 2023.
This podcast features Dr. Muhammad Khalid Masud, former Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology, Pakistan. He delivers a keynote address on 'Un-productive Labour: Revisiting Ibn Khaldun’s View of Khidma.' Drawing from his wealth of experience, he explores the topic based on his presentation at the ILN 10th International Conference on Peace and Prosperity in Muslim Majority Countries and Beyond, held in Kuala Lumpur on 5th-6th September 2023.
This podcast features Souad Adnane, an International Development Expert and a council member at ILN. She delves into 'Women and Economic Prosperity,' sharing insights from her presentation at the ILN 10th International Conference on Peace and Prosperity in Muslim Majority Countries and Beyond, held in Kuala Lumpur on 5th-6th September 2023.
This podcast features Dr. Ali Hassania, Assistant Professor at Shahed University. He delves into 'Personal Freedom & the Dress Code in Iran,' sharing insights from his presentation at the ILN 10th International Conference on Peace and Prosperity in Muslim Majority Countries and Beyond, held in Kuala Lumpur on 5th-6th September 2023.
This podcast features Dr. Azeemah Saleem, Assistant Professor at JK Lakshmipat University and an India Fellow at ILN. She explores 'Equality and Women's Rights,' drawing insights from her presentation at the ILN 10th International Conference on Peace and Prosperity in Muslim Majority Countries and Beyond, held in Kuala Lumpur on 5th-6th September 2023.
This podcast features Dr. Mustapha Radji, a Professor at the University of Mostaganem and an Algeria Fellow at ILN. Explore Dr. Radji's insights on 'Algeria and Muslim World from Economic Perspective (2011-2019),' derived from his presentation at the ILN 10th International Conference on Peace and Prosperity in Muslim Majority Countries and Beyond, held in Kuala Lumpur on 5th-6th September 2023.
This podcast features Dr. Mustafa Acar, an expert and trainer in Islamic Finance, and a Türkiye Fellow at ILN. Explore Dr. Acar's insights on 'Free Markets: Perspectives from Türkiye,' derived from his presentation at the ILN 10th International Conference on Peace and Prosperity in Muslim Majority Countries and Beyond, held in Kuala Lumpur on 5th-6th September 2023.
This podcast features Dr. Aymen Al-Boughanmi, a distinguished researcher and professor at a Tunisian University, also a Tunisian fellow at ILN. Explore Dr. Al-Boughanmi's insights on the 'Roadmap for Economic Reforms in Tunisia,' derived from his presentation at the ILN 10th International Conference on Peace and Prosperity in Muslim Majority Countries and Beyond, held in Kuala Lumpur on 5th-6th September 2023
This podcast features Dr. Saeed Khan, Associate Professor at Wayne State University and an ILN fellow. He explores the important topic 'Can Muslims Save Democracy? Muslim Minority Communities Resisting Illiberalism,' drawing insights from his presentation at the ILN 10th International Conference on Peace and Prosperity in Muslim Majority Countries and Beyond, held in Kuala Lumpur on 5th-6th September 2023."
This podcast features Dr. Bican Sahin, Professor at Hacettepe University and a ILN fellow. He explores the intricate dynamics of 'Rule of Law & Democracy,' drawing from his presentation at the ILN 10th International Conference on Peace and Prosperity in Muslim Majority Countries and Beyond, held in Kuala Lumpur on 5th-6th September 2023.
This podcast features Ms. Amel Azzous, a Tunisian politician and former Secretary of State. She discusses the challenges and opportunities for the future of democracy in Tunisia, drawing from her presentation at the ILN 10th International Conference on Peace and Prosperity in Muslim Majority Countries and Beyond, held in Kuala Lumpur on 5th-6th September 2023
ILN Associate Director Tasnim Idriss and Prof. Mustafa Acar discuss the topic of free market and how it could be compatible with Islam, and debunk some of the most famous anti-capitalist fallacies.
ILN Associate Director Tasnim Idriss and Mr. Ali Salman discuss the root causes of the political and economic crisis in Pakistan and the potential solutions to overcome it.
ILN Associate Director Tasnim Idriss and Professor Pradana Boy Zulian discuss the different manifestations of the challenges of progressive Islamic thought in Indonesia and look into the ways to rise above them.
ILN Associate Director Tasnim Idriss and Member of Indonesian Parliament and former Chairperson of Central Board Fatayat NU Ms. Anggia Erma Rini discuss the political spectrum in Indonesia with a special focus on women participation in Indonesian politics.
ILN Associate Director Tasnim Idriss and Mr. Salih Yasun discuss the similarities and differences between the Turkish and the Tunisian democratic experiences in the previous years, with a special focus on the Tunisian Revolution and the post-Kemalist Turkiye.
Watch the discussion between Tasnim Idriss, ILN Associate Director and Mr. Bedirhan E.Mutlu about the history of the public religious institutions in Tunisia.
ILN Editorial Associate Tasnim Idriss and Tunisian politician Amel Azzouz discuss the political, social and economic developments in Tunisia after the July 25th 2021 presidential decrees
As part of our ILN-Atlas Network-Fondation Friedrich Naumann pour la Liberté project entitled “The Arab Spring 10th Anniversary: Life and Opportunities for Bouazizis in Tunisia ”, we conducted an online conference to present our work with Tunisian and international audiences.
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The 2nd ILN Tunisia Conference took place in Tunis on March 18th, 2022. Our objective was to discuss the crisis in Tunisia and welcome questions from non-Tunisians who are interested in learning more about what is happening in the country which started the Arab Spring since what some refer to as the “Presidential Coup” of 25th July 2021. There was a number of Tunisian speakers, mainly politicians and civil society activists, as well as international ones, a foreign online audience and a limited in person attendance.
ILN Editorial Associate Tasnim Idriss and Women's Rights activist Ivy Josiah Discuss the difficulties faced in order to pass the domestic violence act in Malaysia and the situation of women in other Muslim majority countries and beyond.
Discussing religious pluralism in India, with a special focus on the situation of Muslims in India with regard to the Karnataka Hijab controversy.
Discussing religious pluralism in India, with a special focus on the situation of Muslims in India with regard to the Karnataka Hijab controversy.
Ali Salman, ILN CEO and Tasnim Idriss, ILN Editorial Associate discuss the highlights of the 48th Organization of Islamic Cooperation Council of Foreign Ministers held in Pakistan on March 22nd and 23rd, 2022.
9th ILN Talk Show with Tasnim Idriss, ILN Editorial Associate, discussing Ali Salman's book entitled: "Islam & Economics, a Primer on Markets, Morality and Justice". This primer is an introductory text to rediscover the principles of commerce and economics revealed in the Qur'an, espoused by the Sunnah (practices of the Prophet Muhammad), and understood by the jurists. Amazon link to order the book : https://www.amazon.com/Islam-Economics-Markets-Morality-Justice-ebook/dp/B097KKYGB3
8th Episode of the ILN Talk Show hosted by Tasnim Idriss, ILN Editorial Associate, on the political development in Malaysia, democratic governance and future of democracy, with Ms. Aira Azhari, Manager of the Democracy and Governance Unit at the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), Malaysia.
7th Episode of the ILN Talk Show hosted by Tasnim Idriss, ILN Editorial Associate, discussing the ILN online course entitled "Social Understanding of Islam in the Light of Principles of Jurisprudence and Legal Maxims" with course conductor Dr. Mohsin Naqvi and course coordinator Mr. Fida Ur Rahman
6th Episode of the ILN Talk Show hosted by Tasnim Idriss, ILN Editorial Associate, discussing Dr. Ahmet Kuru's book entitled: "Islam, Authoritarianism, and Underdevelopment: A Global and Historical Comparison ». Dr. Ahmet Kuru is a Professor of Political Science at San Diego State University, USA.
5th Episode of the ILN Talk Show hosted by Tasnim Idriss, ILN Editorial Associate, on how Dr. Ali Hasannia, Professor at the Department of Quran and Hadith Studies at Shahd University, Iran, was inspired by ILN. Ali Hasannia's work: https://shahed.academia.edu/alihasannia
Dr Husnul Amin is the ILN Pakistan Fellow. He is a Fulbright Research fellow at the Stockton University New Jersey US. He is working on recent civic rights and social mobilizations in the north-west of Pakistan. He is on sabbatical from his permanent position of Associate Professor of Politics and Executive Director of the Iqbal International Institute for Research and Dialogue, International Islamic University Islamabad.
Mustafa Akyol is the ILN Global Fellow. He is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, where he focuses on the intersection of public policy, Islam, and modernity. A Turkish journalist and author, he is a regular contributing opinion writer for the New York Times, and has been a regular opinion columnist for Turkish publications such as Hurriyet Daily News, and for the Middle-East focused Al-Monitor.com.
Muddassar Ahmed is President of the The Concordia Forum, a managing partner at Unitas Communications and independent advisor to the U.K. government
This Podcast was based on a casual conversation betweeb Professor Aymen Boughanmi and Ali Salman, CEO of ILN.
Dr. Aymen Boughanmi is a researcher in political affairs and economic history. He has a PhD in British and American civilization. He teaches at Kairouan College, English Department. Among his most notable books are: The Post-Revolution State (2012), The Arab Autumn: In the Contradiction between Revolution and Democracy (2015).
Abbas Mehregan, Ph.D. in Sociology of Religion from the University of Cologne (Germany) and licentiate in Islamic Sciences is a faculty member of the University of Tehran. He has carried out several studies in the field of sociology of Islam as well as the sociology of Islamic countries.
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Ankita Sanyal, PhD scholar at the Centre for West Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. Her research is on “Balancing Traditional and Modern Roles of Women in Islamic Republic of Iran: Role of Education System.” She did her post graduation in Politics and International Relations from School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru’s Universit, New Delhi, India. She have attended national and international conferences and currrently have two publications.
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Eugene Yapp, based in Malaysia, is currently the Director of Religious Freedom & Liberty Partnership. He also serves as board member of Kairos Dialogue Network, a faith based non-profit organisation dedicated to the advancement of Christian-Muslim relations in Malaysia. Visit us at islamandlibertynetwork.org to explore more on the muslim case for freedom.
Waqas Ahmad is Assistant Professor at Faculty of Management Sciences, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan. He consider himself as social scientist and interest in age old elusive question of why some nations are rich and others are poor. The complexity of the question require insights not only from economics but also from psychology, sociology, politics and history.
In his paper, the idea of religious freedom and its implications for economic growth will be identified and documented. The government restrictions and social hostilities involving religion has been increasing in the last few years across the globe. In the end, the lesson can be learned from country case studies, where by changing government regulations and social norms, they are able to reap the benefits of religious freedom.
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Saeed Ahmed Rid is an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Pakistan Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. He did his PhD in Peace Studies from the University of Bradford, UK and his postdoctoral research at the University of Oxford, UK.
In this paper, he tried to explain how a regime type affects religious freedom in same country. Does personality of the ruler and his political vision matter as well? What type of complexities are created by the changing international environment? What kind of new forums and avenues are available to the religious minorities in democratic dispensation that cannot be provided by the dictatorial regimes?
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Jani Kinnunen is a researcher at Åbo Akademi, Finland. His research interests include data science related to economics and political science. His application work has focused on freedoms in economic and political systems, mergers and acquisitions, and real options.
His paper studies how the combination of political regime and religious freedoms are related to human development indices. The tested hypothesis states: the higher the quartile level of religion-democracy combination, the higher the levels of economic and political freedoms, as well as, the human development.
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Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz or Faisal Aziz as he is more commonly known, is President of Muslim Youth Movement Malaysia (ABIM) and Deputy Chairperson of the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih). He is a lawyer by profession and previously served as the Head of Litigation Department focusing on public interest litigation and criminal defenses. He is a columnist for Malaysiakini portal and is active on twitter with the username @faisalazizfa. His presentation highlights the need from the authorities to consider applying the doctrine of proportionality in order to ensure the preservation of the elements of justice, reasonableness and equality when imposing punishments. Further, the paper outlines the need for the National Harmony Bill as an amicable solution. Read His Paper Here. This paper is not to be cited without author's permissions Visit us at islamandlibertynetwork.org to explore more on the muslim case for freedom.
Zainal Abidin Bagir is the executive director of the Center of Religious and Cross Cultural Studies at Gadjah Mada University in Indonesia. Bagir specializes in philosophy of religion, religion and science, and religion and ecology.
His presentation speaks on blasphemy law in Indonesia, comparing it globally, seeing how has it been used, current revitalization of the law and paths for revision.
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Robert W. Hefner is professor of anthropology and former director of the Institute on Culture, Religion, and World Affairs (CURA) at Boston University. He is former president of the Association for Asian Studies. Hefner has directed 19 research projects and organized 18 international conferences, and authored or edited 19 books.
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Mohd. Izharul Haque Mikrani is a prominent media personality and a fighter for Democracy, Human Rights, Pluralism, Freedom of Religion or Belief despite challenges and threats. Currently, Mr. Mikrani is the president of the Intellectual Muslims Association of Nepal (IMAN). This organization works to promote interfaith dialogue among people of different faiths. He is also the Chief Editor of Sajha Awaz (an online news portal of Nepal). Izhar Mikrani is a founder member and current chair of SAFFoRB (South Asian Forum for Freedom of Religion or Belief), Nepal Chapter. He is also an active member of the EU working group on HRDs.
His presentation speaks about IMAN (Intellectual Muslims Association of Nepal), a non-profitable organization working for minorities’ rights in Nepal upholding the principles of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) and its efforts.
A. K. M. Iftekharul Islam is assistant professor of Department of Islamic History & Culture at University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. He has a masters in Islamic History & Culture and have various of his articles referred to in journals.
His paper is an attempt to examine the present condition of religious minorities in Bangladesh; impact of religious tension of India and Myanmar on it and policy options for the government; and the civil society to ensure religious co-existence of all sorts of people.
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Mujeeb Hussain Gattoo is an Assistant Professor at the Higher Education Department, Govt of Jammu and Kashmir.
Their paper tackles the Ahmediyya question through analyzing the issues raised above and probing into the (im)possibility of religious co-existence in Contemporary Islamic thought.It is also an attempt to compare the views of Muslim scholars (across different spectrums of thought) towards the Ahmediyya’s
Amel Azzouz is a member of Ennahdha Party Shura Council and a former member of the Tunisian Constituent Assembly. She is a teacher of English literature in the Tunisian University, and she received her political science master’s degree from the Faculty of Juridical, Political and Social Sciences of Tunis. In her paper, she sheds light on the constitution of post-revolution Tunisia, the most progressive constitution in today’s Muslim world. She explains how this success was achieved not only thanks to the joint efforts of legislators and politicians but also to a serious social dialogue.
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Azeemah Saleem, Doctoral Candidate in Center for West Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. She is working on “Syrian Refugees in Germany: An Understanding through the Prism of Global Justice” as her PhD Thesis. Her area of interest includes understanding Global Justice in the context of Refugees, Rawls theory of Justice, Kantian Cosmopolitanism, Humanitarian crisis, global refugee issues, women development studies, social and societal fragmentation in North Africa, conflict analysis in West Asia along with identity politics and critically analysing human rights issue.
Her paper aimed to understand religious freedom in the constitution of Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. It will scrutinise how the constitution derived from secular and Islamic values reflected the functioning of society. Is Secular constitution is moving towards an inclusive society and Islamic constitution is moving away from being a tolerant society. It also aimed to understand whether the ‘Secular’ constitution makes a nation more inclusive as compared to the ‘Islamic’ constitution. The consequences of the respective constitution in society. Lastly, it will redefine the idea of secularism compatible with the freedom of religion in both the nation of Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.
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Fida Ur Rahman is serving as a Lecturer in the Department of Social Sciences at University College of Zhob, BUITEMS, Balochistan, Pakistan. He holds M.Phil. in Islamic Studies. He is also alumni of Islam and Liberty Network, Malaysia and Acton University USA. His area of specialization includes Islam, State and Politics, Anthropology and Sociology of Islam, and Modern Trends in Islam.
At the 7th International Islam and Liberty Conference, "Islamic Case for Religious Freedom", he presented his paper, which is an attempt to critically analyze the text and context of the Classical, Islamist and Post-Islamist approaches regarding apostasy and religious freedom by revisiting and reexamining all the narratives in the light of the primary sources of Islam, universal moral values and charters of UNO regarding human rights.
Dr. Ali Hassannia is Assistant Professor, Department of Qur’an and Hadith Studies, Shahed University of Iran. He has a PhD in Theology and Islamic Studies and has published multiple papers in Persian, Arabic and English.
The paper he presented at the 7th International Islam and Liberty Conference was based on the analytical descriptive method using Quranic notions, traditional and Islamic teachings and views of thinkers. It aimed at discussing the limits of tolerance in Islam, particularly concerning freedom, and how some misconceptions could cause the tragic phenomenon of “holy ignorance”. It also criticized both Muslim and Western opinions in this regard. Finally, it showed the connection between intolerance, holy ignorance, radicalism, and lack of a sound understanding of religion.
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Dr. Hakan Coruh holds his Bachelor of Divinity (Ilahiyat) degree from the Faculty of Divinity, Sakrya University. In 2007, he completed his Master’s degree in Qur’anic Exegesis (tafsir) at the same University. He then completed his PhD at Australia Catholic University in 2015. Hakan’s main field is Qur’anic exegesis (tafsir).
At the 7th International Islam & Liberty Conference, "Islamic Case For Religious Freedom", His presentation focuses on Hanafite jurist Dabusi’s fundamental natural human rights (ismah, hurriyyah, malikiyah) as a case study. Then it analysed modern discussions in the last period of Ottoman in the early modernism and what are the implications for today.
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Professor Mohammad Hashim Kamali is founding CEO of the International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies, Malaysia, and a world-renowned scholar in his field of specialisation. He serves on the International Advisory Board of thirteen academic journals published in Malaysia, USA, Canada, Kuwait, India, Australia and Pakistan.
At the 7th International Islam & Liberty Conference, "Islamic Case For Religious Freedom", Professor Mohammad Hashim Kamali presented his paper, “Freedom of Religion and Apostasy: Issues, Responses and Developments” which offer fresh interpretations of the scripture that seek to recapture the original callings of the qur’an and Sunnah in preference to the scholastic positions of the leading schools Islamic law of later periods.
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Recorded on 10th July 2019 at IDEAS' Public Forum titled "Democractic Transition: Successes and Challenges".
Dr Radwan Masmoudi. Radwan A. Masmoudi is the Founder and President of the Center of the Study of Islam & Democracy (CSID), a Tunisia-based non-profit think tank dedicated to promoting democracy in the Muslim world.
This is the fourth episode of a four-part discussion that relates to Ali Salman’s book, "Islam & Economics: A Primer on Markets, Morals and Justice". In this part, we discuss about Ali's thoughts on the current standings of Islamic economics.
Ali Salman is an economist by training, and CEO of Islam and Liberty Network. He is the founder of Policy Research Institute of Market Economy (PRIME) in Pakistan. He is currently based in Malaysia, where he heads a leading think tank, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS).
How did Islamic economics emerge? What are the differences between classical and modern economic thoughts in Islamic perspective? What drive these differences? Is Islamic economics plan-based or market based? Do they matter? Danger of creating more inequality with capitalist based ideas. Economic Man and Islamic Man Thoughts on current Islamic economics What Islamic economics are doing right Islamic economics on top of conventional economics Islamic economics as a new definition Restructuring the idea of an Islamic state Size of the government by Islamic economic framework Is Islamic economics here to stay? Closing remarks
This episode is the third of a four-part discussion that relates to Ali Salman’s book, "Islam & Economics: A Primer on Markets, Morals and Justice". In this part, we further discuss the Islamic economic principle of wealth creation. We touch on topics such as: Zakat and its implications on secular state; and Waqaf and the ideas of socialism.
Ali Salman is an economist by training, and CEO of Islam and Liberty Network. He is the founder of Policy Research Institute of Market Economy (PRIME) in Pakistan. He is currently based in Malaysia, where he heads a leading think tank, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS).
Zakah and what it means today
Reinterpretation of Zakah
Zakah or normal taxation for secular state
The limitation of Zakah
Waqaf
Guarantee of Waqaf
Distribution of wealth akin to socialism?
Inequality as a divine scheme and wealth distribution
Law of Inheritence
Women in rights of inheritance
A new reinterpretation
Closing remarks
This episode is the second of a four-part discussion that relates to Ali Salman’s book, "Islam & Economics: A Primer on Markets, Morals and Justice". In this part, we further discuss the Islamic economic principles of wealth creation.
Ali Salman is an economist by training, and CEO of Islam and Liberty Network. He is the founder of Policy Research Institute of Market Economy (PRIME) in Pakistan. He is currently based in Malaysia, where he heads a leading think tank, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS).
01:19 – How do people interpret the Hadith of price control 03:32 – The importance of regulations. 07:39 – Does Islam prefer economic freedom over social justice? 08:41 – Has the definition of social justice changed? 19:29 – The principles of free trade 12:12 – Does Islam prefer a no tax principle? 15:13 – Hisbah – market regulator 17:07 – Does Islam prefer state regulators over private entities? 21:08 – The Gold Standard and Fiat Currency in Islamic context 23:25 – How do they value intrinsic currency? 25:05 – Why is there a call to return to the gold standard? 28:13 – Is there such a thing as Islamic currency? 29:37 – Riba 33:33 – How does this apply to credit? 35:30 – Does Riba has to be unjust before be considered Riba? 36:34 – Consensus between two parties is not enough 38:58 – Closing remarks
This episode is the first of a four-part discussion that relates to Ali Salman’s book, Islamic Economic Framework. In the first part, we discuss about the principles that make up Islamic economic.
Ali Salman is an economist and has master degrees in Economics, Public Policy and Business Administration. He has worked as a consultant and trainer for major international development organizations, public sector organizations, and non-profits. Ali is a founding member of Islam and Liberty Network and also the founder of Policy Research Institute of Market Economy and the CEO of Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs.
01:00 – Sharia Law 05:00 – First Principle – Private Property 07:30 – First Principle – Public Property 09:29 – Spirit of theory of ownership 15:11 – Does scarcity and effort affect ownership? 17:36 – Second Principle – Wealth Creation 20:02 – Price control 21:38 – Consumer protection 24:01 – Price floor & ceiling 26:29 – When is price control justified? 28:20 – Third Principle – Wealth Distribution 30:19 – Who is Zakat for? 32:52 – Distribution of wealth without heir 35:53 – Closing statements
This week’s podcast episode features a discussion between Imam Sheikh Dr Usama Hasan and Ali Salman about the modern notion of “lands of citizenship” within Islamic legal framework.
Islamic jurisprudence, or fiqh, is often used to argue a binary world-view- Dar al-Islam or Dar al-kufr, divided between Muslims and Non-Muslims, or kafir. Citing the historical development of fiqh, Imam Usama Hasan shows a third way existed, Dar murakkab (composite land). He discusses the modern notion of “lands of citizenship” within Islamic legal framework thus replacing the medieval binary framework.
During the discussion, he sketched out a diagram to simplify and illustrate his points and you can download the diagram in our show notes.
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(Imam Sheikh Dr) Usama Hasan is Head of Islamic Studies at Quilliam and was a founding advisor to the organisation in 2008. Usama also attends Quilliam’s board as a non-Executive staff member. As a teenager Usama became a radical salafi activist and, whilst still a Cambridge undergraduate, briefly took part (1990-1) in the ‘Jihad’ against Communist forces in Afghanistan. However following the 7/7 bombings in London, Usama took it upon himself to start campaigning against extremism and for religious reform within Muslim circles. Usama has written for The Guardian, The Times, The Telegraph and for the BBC Online Magazine.
Islam and Liberty Podcast presents a lively discussion on topical issues around Islam, Society and Economy led by leading experts. The general orientation is towards intellectual dimensions of the relationship between Islam and liberty with focus on religious, civil, political and economic liberties as understood in the Islamic discourse.
This week's podcast episode features a discussion between Muhammad Suheyl Umar and Ali Salman on the Islamization of knowledge, its inception and its current standing.
Muhammad Suheyl Umar is former director of the Iqbal Academy Pakistan where he spent 30 years, before joining the University of Central Punjab. Hespecializes in Sufism and the intellectual history of the Indian subcontinent. He has also worked as academic director at the Institute of Islamic Culture, chief editor of Al-Ma‘arif, and visiting scholar to International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Umar earned his B.A. and M.A. at Government College (Lahore), M.Phil. at Allama Iqbal Open University, and Ph.D. at Punjab University in Lahore.
Islam and Liberty Podcast presents a lively discussion on topical issues around Islam, Society and Economy led by leading experts. The general orientation is towards intellectual dimensions of the relationship between Islam and liberty with focus on religious, civil, political and economic liberties as understood in the Islamic discourse.
Islam and Liberty Podcast presents a lively discussion on topical issues around Islam, Society and Economy led by leading experts. The general orientation is towards intellectual dimensions of the relationship between Islam and liberty with focus on religious, civil, political and economic liberties as understood in the Islamic discourse.
Islam and Liberty Podcast presents a lively discussion on topical issues around Islam, Society and Economy led by leading experts. The general orientation is towards intellectual dimensions of the relationship between Islam and liberty with focus on religious, civil, political and economic liberties as understood in the Islamic discourse.
This webinar was originally recorded on 29th December 2018.
Islam and Liberty Podcast presents a lively discussion on topical issues around Islam, Society and Economy led by leading experts. The general orientation is towards intellectual dimensions of the relationship between Islam and liberty with focus on religious, civil, political and economic liberties as understood in the Islamic discourse.
This webinar was originally recorded on 27th October 2018.
Islam and Liberty Podcast presents a lively discussion on topical issues around Islam, Society and Economy led by leading experts. The general orientation is towards intellectual dimensions of the relationship between Islam and liberty with focus on religious, civil, political and economic liberties as understood in the Islamic discourse.
This webinar was originally recorded on 29th September 2018.
Islam and Liberty Podcast presents a lively discussion on topical issues around Islam, Society and Economy led by leading experts. The general orientation is towards intellectual dimensions of the relationship between Islam and liberty with focus on religious, civil, political and economic liberties as understood in the Islamic discourse.
This webinar was originally recorded on 29th July 2018.
Islam and Liberty Podcast presents a lively discussion on topical issues around Islam, Society and Economy led by leading experts. The general orientation is towards intellectual dimensions of the relationship between Islam and liberty with focus on religious, civil, political and economic liberties as understood in the Islamic discourse.
This webinar was originally recorded on 30th June 2018.
Islam and Liberty Podcast presents a lively discussion on topical issues around Islam, Society and Economy led by leading experts. The general orientation is towards intellectual dimensions of the relationship between Islam and liberty with focus on religious, civil, political and economic liberties as understood in the Islamic discourse.
This webinar series was originally recorded on 26 May 2018.
Islam and Liberty Podcast presents a lively discussion on topical issues around Islam, Society and Economy led by leading experts. The general orientation is towards intellectual dimensions of the relationship between Islam and liberty with focus on religious, civil, political and economic liberties as understood in the Islamic discourse.
This webinar was originally recorded on the 28 April 2018.
Islam and Liberty Podcast presents a lively discussion on topical issues around Islam, Society and Economy led by leading experts. The general orientation is towards intellectual dimensions of relationship between Islam and liberty with focus on religious, civil, political and economic liberties as understood in the Islamic discourse.
This webinar was originally recorded on the 31st of March 2018.
Islam and Liberty Podcast presents a lively discussion on topical issues around Islam, Society and Economy led by leading experts. The general orientation is towards intellectual dimensions of relationship between Islam and liberty with focus on religious, civil, political and economic liberties as understood in the Islamic discourse.
This webinar was originally recorded on the 24th of February.
Islam and Liberty Podcast presents a lively discussion on topical issues around Islam, Society and Economy led by leading experts. The general orientation is towards intellectual dimensions of relationship between Islam and liberty with focus on religious, civil, political and economic liberties as understood in the Islamic discourse.
This webinar series was originally recorded on the 27th January of 2018.