Exploring and Promoting a Muslim Case for Freedom Introduction Islam and Liberty Network (L) Foundation is legally organised as a non-proﬁt Labuan foundation registered in Malaysia and is governed by an international board of directors, all of whom except for the part-time CEO give their time freely. Founded in 2011, it is a platform for researchers, academics and public intellectuals with active members of the Network present in various Muslim majority countries. It is funded by like-minded foundations and individuals. Mission and Themes The Islam & Liberty Network exists to explore and promote a Muslim case for freedom. We consider the words freedom and liberty to be interchangeable. By freedom, we mean: • Religious freedom • Political freedom • Economic freedom Our mission is to apply serious intellectual efforts to demonstrate that Islam and a free society are compatible. Poor quality thinking can only be changed by better thinking. We promote change with our annual programme which includes an international conference, a regional residential workshop, opinion articles, and podcasts. Our Objectives: • Publish and widely disseminate high quality content, scholarly papers and articles. • Develop a vibrant network of public intellectuals, scholars, and researchers. • Create a network of institutions around the world to support our research and events. • Educate and train young researchers, writers, teachers and journalists. What We Have Done? • Organized 7 International Conferences in Morocco, Pakistan, Malaysia, Turkey, and Indonesia in which more than 1000 academics, researchers, intellectuals and students from 25 countries have participated. • Conducted 2 Summer Workshops in Iran and Tunisia • Published 3 books: “Islamic Foundations of a Free Society”; “Democratic Transitions in the Muslim World”; “Building an Islamic Case for Open Markets: History, Theory and Practice” • Released 10 webinars and 26 podcasts Annual International Conference Our main event is an international conference bringing together scholars from around the world to discuss Islam and liberty over two full days, where 15-18 high quality papers are presented and debated with a diverse audience. The ILN Post: Opinion Articles Featuring analysis on a wide array of topics for scholarly debate and public education. Islam and Liberty Summer Workshop A three day regional residential workshop, featuring our core faculty and guestspeakers giving lectures, workshops, and seminars for young researchers. The ILN Voice: Podcasts & Webinars Promising lively discussion on topical issues surrounding Islam, society, and economy presented by leading experts. Our Programme To discuss how you can cooperate with us, please write to: Ali Salman, CEO, Islam and Liberty Network Foundation at [email protected] For general enquiries, email us at [email protected] The Lower Penthouse, Wisma Hang Sam, No 1 Jalan Hang Lekir, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia islamandlibertynetwork.org islamandlibertynetwork @LibertyIslam subscribe to our newsletter

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Exploring and Promoting a Muslim Case for Freedom

IntroductionIslam and Liberty Network (L) Foundation is legally organised as a non-profit Labuan foundation registered in Malaysia and is governed by an international board of directors, all of whom except for the part-time CEO give their time freely. Founded in 2011, it is a platform for researchers, academics and public intellectuals with active members of the Network present in various Muslim majority countries. It is funded by like-minded foundations and individuals.

Mission and ThemesThe Islam & Liberty Network exists to explore and promote a Muslim case for freedom. We consider the words freedom and liberty to be interchangeable.By freedom, we mean:

• Religious freedom• Political freedom• Economic freedom

Our mission is to apply serious intellectual efforts to demonstrate that Islam and a free society are compatible. Poor quality thinking can only be changed by better thinking. We promote change with our annual programme which includes an international conference, a regional residential workshop, opinion articles, and podcasts.

Our Objectives:• Publish and widely disseminate high quality content, scholarly papers and articles.• Develop a vibrant network of public intellectuals, scholars, and researchers.• Create a network of institutions around the world to support our research and events.• Educate and train young researchers, writers, teachers and journalists.

What We Have Done?• Organized 7 International Conferences in Morocco, Pakistan, Malaysia, Turkey, and Indonesia in which more than 1000 academics,

researchers, intellectuals and students from 25 countries have participated.• Conducted 2 Summer Workshops in Iran and Tunisia• Published 3 books: “Islamic Foundations of a Free Society”; “Democratic Transitions in the Muslim World”; “Building an Islamic Case for

Open Markets: History, Theory and Practice”• Released 10 webinars and 26 podcasts

Annual International ConferenceOur main event is an international conference bringing together scholars from around the world to discuss Islam and liberty over two full days, where 15-18 high quality papers are presented and debated with a diverse audience.

The ILN Post: Opinion ArticlesFeaturing analysis on a wide array of topics for scholarly debate and public education.

Islam and Liberty Summer WorkshopA three day regional residential workshop, featuring our core faculty and guestspeakers giving lectures, workshops, and seminars for young researchers.

The ILN Voice: Podcasts & WebinarsPromising lively discussion on topical issues surrounding Islam, society, and economy presented by leading experts.

Our Programme

To discuss how you can cooperate with us, please write to:Ali Salman, CEO, Islam and Liberty Network Foundation

at [email protected] general enquiries, email us at [email protected]

The Lower Penthouse, Wisma Hang Sam, No 1 Jalan Hang Lekir,50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

islamandlibertynetwork.org islamandlibertynetwork @LibertyIslam

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