Assad Sheikholeslami Sanandaji
Dr. Assad Sheikholeslami (Persian: اسعد شیخ الاسلامی ) (born in Sanandaj, Kurdistan Province, Iran) is a prominent theologian and professor at Tehran University.[1]
Biography
Dr. Sheikholeslami was an advisor to President Mohammad Khatami during his 8 years of presidency with the focus on the issues related to the Sunni population of Iran. He was also a chairman at Tehran University.
He is a Sunni Kurd. Dr. Sheikholeslami is the author of two books on Kalam and continues to teach and advise graduate students at Tehran University. He is also a member of the advisory board for all universities in the western region of Iran.
References
- ↑ "Academic Centers/Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies/Faculty Members". University of Tehran. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 1 April 2011.
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