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The American Islamic Leadership Coalition (AILC) is a network of Muslim organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting moderate interpretations of Islam and opposing radicalism within the United States. Founded in 2010 by Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser, who also established the American Islamic Forum for Democracy (AIFD), the AILC aims to foster modernity, reform, diversity, and genuine pluralism among American Muslims. It positions itself as a broad coalition of diverse leaders and groups that highlights the deep diversity within Muslim communities, countering narratives of uniformity and addressing the root causes of Islamist terrorism through advocacy for the separation of mosque and state. The organization emerged in the post-9/11 era to amplify Muslim voices for liberty and freedom while challenging the ideology of political Islam. The AILC's activities have focused on engaging with policymakers, media, and thought leaders to demonstrate pluralistic perspectives within Islam. However, it has faced criticism for its close ties to Jasser and AIFD, with some observers suggesting it primarily serves as a credibility vehicle for Jasser's initiatives rather than an independent coalition. The organization's website was last updated in October 2012, raising questions about its current operational status and level of activity. Despite this, the AILC continues to be referenced in discussions on Muslim reform movements and anti-extremism efforts in the U.S.