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Iranian philosopher

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Mohsen Kadivar is an Iranian mujtahid, Islamic theologian, philosopher, writer, leading intellectual reformist, and research professor of Islamic Studies at Duke University.

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There are approximately 100,000 clerics in Iran and over 60,000 of them are in Qom.

Inside Iran: Hujjat al Islam Mohsen Kadivar April 2007

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Mohsen Kadivar is an Iranian mujtahid, Islamic theologian, philosopher, writer, leading intellectual reformist, and research professor of Islamic Studies at Duke University. A political Iranian dissident, Kadivar has been a vocal critic of the doctrine of clerical rule, also known as Velayat-e Faqih, and a strong advocate of democratic and liberal reforms in Iran as well as constructional reform in understanding of shari'a and Shi'a theology. Kadivar has served time in prison in Iran for his political activism and beliefs.

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Born 1959 · age 67
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