Liyakkathali

Liyakkathali C. M
Liyakkathali CM, who is a frequent participant in public debates, took part in a discussion with Rahul Easwar on slavery in Islam on 23 August 2025
Born	(1985-12-11) December 11, 1985 (age 39) Palakkad, Kerala, India
Occupation(s)	Author, Business
Known for	Founder of Ex Muslims of Kerala, debater

Liyakkathali C. M. is an Indian ex-Muslim activist from Kerala. He is the founder of 'Ex-Muslims of Kerala' and is known for publicly renouncing Islam and advocating for secularism, freedom of expression, and the rights of those leaving religion. ^[1]

Liyakkathali gained public attention after participating in the 2022 gathering of ex-Muslims held in Kochi, which called for societal acceptance and legal protection for apostates in India. ^{[2] [3]}

Liyakkathali has spoken about social ostracism faced by ex-Muslims in Kerala and has advocated online for rationalist values and the separation of religion from public life. ^[4]

References

1. https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/01/12/kerala-ex-muslims-meet-kochi.html%5B%5D
2. Service, Express News (9 January 2022). "ExMuslims of Kerala vows to protect rights of those who renounce religion". The New Indian Express.
3. "ഞങ്ങൾ എന്തിന് ഇസ്ലാംമതം ഉപേക്ഷിച്ചു? — കേരളത്തിലുള്ള ഇക്‌സ്-മുസ്ലീംസ് മതം വിട്ടതിന്റെ ഭീഷണികളും ഭരണഘടനാപരമായ തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പും". Samayam Malayalam. 28 December 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
4. https://www.thenewsminute.com/kerala/ex-muslims-kerala-demand-space-and-safety%5B%5D