Minaret of Freedom Institute
| Established | 1993 |
|---|---|
| President | Imad-ad-Dean Ahmad |
| Budget | Revenue: $21,834 Expenses: $16,708 (FYE December 2015) |
| Address | 4323 Rosedale Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814 |
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| Website | www.minaret.org |
The Minaret of Freedom Institute is an Islamic libertarian organization established in 1993 and based in Bethesda, Maryland. It is dedicated to educating both Muslims and non-Muslims. It was co-founded by Imad-ad-Dean Ahmad, its president, and Shahid N. Shah, its treasurer. Its early board of advisers included former Richard Nixon advisor Robert D. Crane, a convert to Islam, and Charles Butterworth, a University of Maryland Islamic scholar. Its current board of directors and board of advisers include religious, academic and business leaders.