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Siddiqui
Mona Siddiqui started her academic life with a BA in Arabic and French, which led eventually to a PhD in Classical Islamic Law. She came to the University of Glasgow in 1996 and two years later founded the Centre for the Study of Islam, which she directs. She provides invaluable consultancy work to institutions such as museums, local government and educational institutions, and also provides advice in legal cases, including anti-terrorism cases. Professor Siddiqui is well known for her broadcasting work, including regular radio appearances, and writes frequently for the Scottish and British press. She has also travelled the world to talk about her life and work at the invitation of diverse institutions.
