Asma Barlas
Pakistani academic
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Summary
Asma Barlas was born on January 1, 1950[1], in Lahore[2]. She has worked as a journalist[3], university teacher[4], women's rights activist[5], political scientist[6], and Islamicist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (175 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: March 10, 1950[9]
- Country of citizenship: Pakistan[10]
- Educated at: Josef Korbel School of International Studies[11]
- Notable work: "Believing Women" in Islam[12]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[13]
- Sex or gender: female[14]
- Family name: Barlas[15]
- Given name: Asma[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[18]
- P14536: 462693[19]
Why It Matters
Asma Barlas has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
FAQs
Where was Asma Barlas born?
Asma Barlas's place of birth was Lahore[2].
What did Asma Barlas do for work?
Asma Barlas worked as a journalist[3], university teacher[4], women's rights activist[5], political scientist[6], and Islamicist[7].
Where did Asma Barlas go to school?
Asma Barlas was educated at Josef Korbel School of International Studies[11].