Amina Wadud, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Amina Wadud

American Islamic scholar

Date of Birth: 25-Sep-1952

Place of Birth: Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Profession: university teacher, Islamicist, erudite, feminist

Nationality: United States, Malaysia

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Amina Wadud (born September 25, 1952) is an American Muslim philosopher with a progressive focus on Qur'an exegesis (interpretation of the holy text). Amina converted to Islam and concerted her efforts on relation of gender and Islam.
She has been part of several civil society organizations and movements for promoting principles of equality for women under principles of Islam.