Lynda Gail Clarke (born 1956) is a Canadian Islamic studies scholar and Iranologist and Professor of Religions and Cultures at Concordia University. She is known for her works on Shia Islam and is a winner of Farabi International Award.[1][2][3][4]

Lynda Clarke
Born1956
NationalityCanadian
Scientific career
FieldsIslamic Studies
InstitutionsConcordia University
Thesis Early Doctrine of the Shi‘ah, according to the Shiite Sources  (1995)

Works

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  • Women in Niqab Speak: A Study of the Niqab in Canada, Canada: Canadian Council of Muslim Women, 2013
  • Muslim and Canadian Family Law: A Comparative Primer, With P. Cross, CCMW, 2006
  • Shīʻite Heritage: Essays on Classical and Modern Traditions, edited & translated with 5 introductory essays, Global Press, SUNY, 2001

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Faculty". www.concordia.ca.
  2. ^ "The Recipients of the Awards of the 11th Farabi International Award were introduced and honored". farabiaward.ir.
  3. ^ "Lynda Clarke". Al-Islam.org.
  4. ^ Takim, Liyakat. "The Study of Shi'i Islam in the Western Academia" (PDF). Rahnomoon journal.