TEHRAN - The Foundation for Islamic Studies in Germany honored Afghan-born Islamic scholar Ahmad Milad Karimi with the prestigious Rumi Prize during a ceremony held at the University of Münster last week on Wednesday.

His works bring research and various German-language publications in the sphere of Islamic studies into close attention.

The prize, which is €5,000 in cash, is awarded annually to a scholar whose works are contributing to Islam in Germany.

Born 1979 in Kabul, Karimi teaches Islamic philosophy and mysticism at the Westphalian Wilhelms University in Münster where he addresses fundamental issues of Islamic systematic theology as well.

The award aims to promote original research and innovations in comprehensive, moderate and rational readings in the field of Islamic studies.

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