Raad Salam Naaman facts for kids
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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 was born in 1959. He is an author, teacher, and politician from Spain, originally from Iraq. He is also a translator and a scholar.
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About Raad Salam Naaman
Early Life and Education
Raad Salam Naaman was born in 1959 in Mosul, a city in Iraq. His family belonged to the Chaldean Catholic Church and were part of the Assyrian community.
Later, he moved to Basra, another city in Iraq. There, he studied at the University of Basra. He earned degrees in Arabic and Islamic Studies, and also in economics.
Moving to Spain
During his time in Iraq, Naaman was part of the Iraqi army. This was during the Iraq-Iran war and the first Gulf War. However, he believed in peace and did not support war (these are called pacifist beliefs). Because of his views, he faced difficulties.
In 1992, he was given protection in Spain, known as asylum. This means Spain allowed him to live there safely. He became a Spanish citizen in 1999.
Teaching and Writing
In 2011, Raad Salam Naaman became a professor. He taught at the Biblical and Oriental Institute in León. He also taught about different religions working together, which is called ecumenical studies, at the Pontifical University of Salamanca.
He has written several books. Some of his well-known books include In the name of God of the three monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam (published in 2012) and All about Islam (published in 2013).
Political Career
In 2016, Naaman joined a political group called Vox. He decided to run as a candidate for local elections in León.
He believes that Spain should protect its Christian culture. He also thinks that the country should stand against the spread of certain Islamic ideas in Europe. He has stated that some political groups make it easier for these ideas to grow.
In 2018, during a public discussion in Melilla, Naaman shared his views. He said that a part of the world's Muslim population is "radical and fanatical" and believes in "jihad." Jihad can mean different things, but in this context, it refers to a holy struggle or war.
After this, another political group called Podemos said that Naaman was encouraging hatred based on religion or race. Naaman replied by saying that his comments were not about all Muslims.
See also
In Spanish: Raad Salam Naaman para niños
