Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has issued a message offering condolences over the passing of prominent scholar and former secretary general of World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Scools of Thought, Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Taskhiri.

The Leader called the late scholar as “expressive presentment of Islam and Shia” expressing regret over passing of the late scholar on Tuesday, reported Taqrib News Agency (TNA).
 
Ayatollah Khamenei in part of his message wrote,” The record of the determined man in providing different contributions at the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought is truly radiant.”
 
The leader also haile late Ayatollah Taskhiri for his determination and high motivations despite physical infirmity during the past years which highlighted his effectual presence in different occasions.
 
“His responsibilities and contributions in Iran has opened another precious chapter in endeavors of the learned and committed scholar” read another part of the message by Ayatollah Khamenei.
 
Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Taskhiri, was the advisor of the Supreme Leader in Muslim world affairs. He had served as the secretary genera l of World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Though, a major center to promote Islamic unity.
 
Late Ayatollah Taskhiri taught in differen t universities. Among his  political and religious positions are: member of Assembly of Experts since 1998, advisor of the Supreme Leader in Muslim world affairs, international deputy of the Supreme Leader bureau since 1990, president of Islamic Culture and Relations Organization since its foundation in 1994-2001.
 
Ayatollah Taskhiri aged 76 passed away on Tuesday due to heart disease.