25th April 2012 – Pickalbatros Hotel – Fez
Exploring the Principles and Values of a Free Society within the Muslim World.
Opening remarks: 9.15 am. Azhar Aslam
9.30 am. Some considerations on the condition of social, political and economic thinking in the Islamic world. Prof Atilla Yayla. Discussant: Dr Azhar Aslam.
10.15 am. “A rebellion in a Moslem society: The case of Egypt ” Dr Shafeeq Ghabra. Discussant:, Dr Ali Massoud., Egypt.
11.00 am Coffee break
Session II. Legal Principle: Chair Adedayo Thomas.
11.30 am. The rule of law and good governance in Islamic countries. Dr Khalil Ahmad. Discussant: Dr Hassan Yucel Basademir.
12.15 pm. Islamic law and development: Youcef Maouchi. Discussant, Thomas Gur
1.00 pm. Lunch Keynote Speech – Syed Kamal, MEP
Session III. Social Principle: Beliefs and Freedoms: Chair: Dr Azhar Aslam
2.15 pm. Islam and freedom of conscience, worship and expression. Dr Bilal Sambur. Discussant: Dr Detmar Doering
3.00 pm. “Amanah, individual empowerment and individual responsibility“? Dr Mazlee Malik, & Wan Saiful Wan Jan, Malaysia.
3.45 pm Coffee Break
Session IV. Economic Principle: Chair: Dr Nouh El Harmouzie
4.15 pm. Islam and free market economy: incompatibility or deviation? Dr. Hicham El Moussaoui.
5.00 pm. Islam: subsidiarity, civil society and development. Mohamad El Zaroug. Discussant: Dr Benedikt Koehler.
5. 45 pm. Closing remarks / discussion.