Masoud Khan Ardalan
A Brief Account of Their Rich Life
The late Masoud Khan Ardalan (1936-2007), son of Mahmoud Khan Ardalan, was born into a devout and freedom-loving family. After studying at Dar ul-Funun high school in Tehran, he graduated from the Faculty of Theology at the University of Tehran in 1958, where he studied under esteemed professors such as Morteza Motahhari and Abdolhossein Zarrinkoub.
After completing his education, he chose the path of teaching and, by selecting to serve in the most deprived region of the country, Sistan and Baluchestan, he dedicated years to educating the younger generation as a noble teacher in the cities of Iranshahr and Zahedan. He always believed that service should be rendered in the "most culturally arid part of the country." One of the fruits of his presence in Zahedan was the completion and inauguration of the Ayatollah Taleghani Mosque in one of the city's poorest neighborhoods, transforming it into a hub for serving the needy and promoting unity.
In addition to teaching, Professor Ardalan was an avid reader and opened his personal library at home to the public. After a life of piety and commitment, he passed away in 2007 and was laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery in Tehran.
In 2008, his valuable personal library, comprising 8,000 volumes with a primary focus on the history of Islam, religions, and Iranian history and culture, was generously donated by his esteemed family to the University of Kurdistan for the benefit of the students and youth of his homeland. This precious collection is now housed in the university's Central Library for use by the academic community.
The University of Kurdistan Supporters Foundation honors the memory of this dedicated teacher and noble individual. May his memory be cherished and his path widely followed.
