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Monday, July 20, 2009 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)
The U.S. Institute of Peace and the International Center for Religion and Diplomacy are co-sponsoring a public event with a delegation from the Pakistan Council of Islamic Ideology. The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) is involved today in the controversial public debate over implementing shariah law in the Swat Valley, women's rights, legal reform, human rights, terrorism, extremism, Islamic banking, privacy, penal, and civil laws. CII publishes a quarterly journal entitled Ijtihad to highlight the diversity of intellectual thought within the field of Islamic jurisprudence. The CII leadership delegation, consisting of Chairman Dr. Muhammad Khalid Masud and Dr. Mohsin Mezaffar Naqvi, will discuss the role of Islam in Pakistani politics and the on-going struggle of sustaining democratic institutions.
The Pakistan CII is a constitutional body of eminent religious scholars that advises the parliament and the president on laws that are congruent or inconsistent with Islamic law. Established in 1962 as a research organization, the eight-member Council has evolved as one of the most influential institutions in Pakistan. The CII played a critical role in the 'Islamization of Laws' of 1981-84, and in identifying laws contrary to Islamic law.
Primary Speakers:
Dr. Muhammad Khalid Masud
Chairman, Pakistan Council of Islamic Ideology
Dr. Mohsin Mezaffar Naqvi
Pakistan Council of Islamic Ideology
Dr. Faiz Bilqees
Pakistan Council of Islamic Ideology
Mr. Riaz-ur-Rehman
Pakistan Council of Islamic Ideology
Azhar Hussain, Discussant
Vice President for Preventive Diplomacy, International Center for Religion and Diplomacy
Introductory Remarks:
Douglas Johnston
President, International Center for Religion and Diplomacy
Rodney Jones
Program Officer for Pakistan and South Asia, U.S. Institute of Peace
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is an independent, non-governmental organization providing professional support to electoral democracy. Through field work, applied research and advocacy, we strive to promote citizen participation, transparency, and accountability in political life and civil society
The United States Institute of Peace is an independent, nonpartisan institution established and funded by Congress. Its goals are to help prevent and resolve violent international conflicts, promote post-conflict stability and development, and increase conflict management capacity, tools, and intellectual capital worldwide. The Institute does this by empowering others with knowledge, skills, and resources, as well as by directly engaging in peacebuilding efforts around the globe.
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