Secretary General of World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought, Hujjat-ul-Islam Hamid Shahriari, has issued a message on Tuesday to expresses condolences over the passing of Indonesian National Assembly member, Professor Jalaluddin Rahmat.

 
Top Iranian cleric lauded Professor Jalaluddin Rahmat for a life of endeavors to promote Islam and lifestyle of Ahlul Bayt (AS), household of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), reported Taqrib News Agency (TNA).
 
A renowned Islamic unity figure in eastern Asia, particularly Indonesia, Professor Rahmat made great contributions to the culture and religion of Islam.
 
A senior Shiite scholar and member of Indonesia's National Assembly, Professor Jalaluddin Rahmat, died of COVID-19.

The late member of Indonesia's National Assembly was one of the founders of the modern Shia and a moderate and popular figure among Indonesian Muslims and the AhluBayt (a.s.) association, which he had previously chaired.