Abdul-Rehman Malik is an award-winning London-based journalist, educator and cultural organizer. His work has spanned the UK, Indonesia, Pakistan, Sudan, Mali, Morocco, Singapore, Canada and Malaysia. Malik has pioneered platforms that champion the intersection of arts and social change, organizing national hip-hop tours that promote political dissent and resilience. He is also a radio documentary journalist for BBC Radio, offering contemporary perspectives on spirituality and presenting documentaries and programs for Radio 4, Radio 2 and the World Service. His recent documentary work includes the “The Muhammadan Bean: The Secret History of Islam and Coffee,” and an exploration of sacred music titled “ending Allah at 33rpm.” Malik is working with colleagues from around the world to establish a global network of Muslim cultural leaders committed to building cultural capital and supporting cutting-edge artistic production.

During his residency at Shangri La, Malik hosted a series of programs based around the theme, "What is Muslim Culture?".