Islam and Liberty Podcast

Edraak Webinar Series #7 - Shariah & Religious Freedom: The Conflict and Choice in Today's Nigeria

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.

Edraak Webinar Series #6 - Constitutionalism: The Missing Link in Muslim Democracies

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.

 

Edraak Webinar Series #5 - Locating Muslim Women Voices in Liberal Democracy

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.

 

Edraak Webinar Series #4 - Free Markets in the Age of Populism

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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Thank you for listening to our podcast and see you in the next one!

 

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.

Edraak Webinar Series #3 - Bangladesh: Future of Liberty and Rule of Law

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:

1. 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.

2. Reflecting on the progress to reform political institutions and civil liberties in Bangladesh in particular.

 

🎤 Our Speakers:

1. Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Md. Thowhidul Islam – Associate Professor of Bangladesh Studies and Director at IIUC, author, and Bangladesh Fellow of ILN.

2. Speaker: Dr. Moniruzzaman Mohamad – Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Sharjah, with expertise in comparative politics and Islamic thought.

3. 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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Edraak Webinar Series #2 - Tunisia's Failed Democratic Transition: What Went Wrong?

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.
You can also watch the full webinar recording here: https://lnkd.in/gqtzgkFn

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Edraak Webinar Series #1 - 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

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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Episode 078 - Religion, Violence, and Peacebuilding

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. 

Episode 077 - Non-Violent Extremism

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. 

Episode 076 - Challenges & Achievements in Promoting Shariah Compliance Products in the Islamic Economy

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.