The condolence message of University of Tehran on the occasion of the sad demise of Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani

In the Name of God

إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون

We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return (Holy Qur-an)

University of Tehran released a condolence message on the sad demise of Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani the Head of Expediency Council and former President of Islamic Republic of Iran.  

The condolence message reads:

The news of the demise of Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani , the old companion of the revolution , the late Imam and Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution and a sincere servant and determined struggler made the heart of the Iranian noble nation and lovers of the revolution sad.

The lack of this outstanding scholar and untiring struggler who was unique in the political and social history of Iran is very hard and painful to those who have observed his impact in all ups and downs of the revolution.

University of Tehran , in recognition of the vast knowledge of the late Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani, in politics and the application of a moderate attitude in administration of the society and his efforts for the promotion of the country in international scenes granted him the Honorary Doctorate Degree of University of Tehran in the field of Political Sciences in 1997.

University of Tehran expresses its deep condolence to the Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution of Iran, his family, Iranian nation and academic community.

May his soul rest in peace