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Raad Salam Naaman
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Raad Salam Naaman in 2011.
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| Born | 1959 Mosul, Iraq
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | Author, teacher, politician |
| Political party | Vox |
Raad Salam Naaman (born in 1959) is an author, translator, teacher, and politician from Spain. He was born in Iraq.
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About Raad Salam Naaman
Early Life and Education
Raad Salam Naaman was born in 1959 in Mosul, Iraq. His family belonged to the Chaldean Catholic Assyrian community. He later moved to Basra, another city in Iraq.
In Basra, he studied at the University of Basra. He earned degrees in Arabic and Islamic Studies, and also in economics.
Moving to Spain
During the Iraq-Iran war and the first Gulf War, Raad Naaman was part of the Iraqi army. However, he believed in peace and did not support fighting. Because of his peaceful beliefs, he faced difficulties.
In 1992, he was given asylum in Spain. This means Spain allowed him to live there safely. He became a Spanish citizen in 1999.
Teaching and Writing
In 2011, Raad Naaman became a professor. He taught at the Biblical and Oriental Institute in León. He also taught about different religions at the Pontifical University of Salamanca.
He has written several books. These include In the name of God of the three monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam (published in 2012). Another book he wrote is All about Islam (published in 2013).
Political Career
In 2016, Raad Naaman joined a political party called Vox. He decided to run as a candidate for local elections in León.
He believes that Spain should protect its Christian culture. He has also spoken about his concerns regarding certain political ideas. In 2018, during a public discussion, he shared his views on different groups of people. Some people disagreed with his statements. Another political party, Podemos, said his words could cause problems. Raad Naaman explained that his comments were not meant to be against everyone in a particular community.
See also
In Spanish: Raad Salam Naaman para niños
