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9th Annual
ALIM Winter Program

Theme: Islam and the Secular State

“Islam is the answer.” … the rallying cry of Muslim movements for more than a century. What does this mean? Is it hollow or pithy? While all 21st century Muslims do not doubt the practical usefulness of following shariah as a means towards taqwa and personal piety, the social and – more importantly – political implementation of shariah throughout the world brings with it its own problematic: what and how?.... more

Scholars: Dr. Muneer Fareed
 

Dr. Abd al-Hakim Jackson
Imam Mohamed Magid
Dr. Ovamir Anjum


Date: January 15th-18th, 2010

Location: ADAMS Center
Greater DC Area

Schedule: Available Here

Application: Online Applications are Closed!
Note: There will be NO on-site registration.

Tuition: $125 Student, $150 Professional, $250 Couple
(includes meals, not lodging)
Lodging:
Arrangements have been made with Springhill Suites Dulles Marriott to provide a discount rate of $75/night to all of the ALIM students.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Dulles Airport Hotel

22595 Shaw Road
Sterling, Virginia 20166


Call (703) 444-3944 or book online. Refer to "ALIM" when making your reservation. Reservation cutoff date is January 8th.

Babysitting: Friday and Monday - $15/per day
Saturday and Sunday - $30/per day.
(Includes entertainment and food for the child)


Contact: winter@alimprogram.com


Preparation


To best prepare for this program we suggest you read the following book prior to coming, specifically chapters 1, 2, 3 and 7.

Islam and the Secular State
- Negotiating the Future of Shari`a

by Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na`im


*Illustration by Fatma