Dr. Majid Naini Now is in the Top Dozen Best Persian Language Authors in the World list

April 2, 2012 - PRLog -- UVR has just learned that Dr. Majid Naini now is number 12 in the Top Dozen Best Persian Language Authors from among all the authors in the world (living and deceased). Please see the following link: http://www.mytopdozen.com/Best_Persian_Language_Authors.html

Professor Majid Naini is truly a rare treasure in this world. He is a highly charismatic man, memorizing speaker, acclaimed writer, renowned scientist and inventor, promoter of world peace, and one of the foremost Rumi scholars in the world, in addition to being a kindhearted, compassionate and caring individual. Since the tragic events of 9-11, Dr. Naini, a true citizen of the world (who has studied, taught and lived in four different continents), left his position as Dean of a college of Information Technology and has been devoting his life to promote peace and understanding and to enhance the dialogue and communication among people of all faiths and backgrounds (Sun Sentinel full page article http://www.naini.net/article_sun_sentinel_july_02.pdf).  For most of the past 30 years Dr. Naini has been a Professor, Department Chair, and College Dean at major universities throughout the world, such as University of Pennsylvania, Hawaii, Iran, Colorado, Oman, American University in Cairo, and  Florida.
 
Professor Naini’s talks, books, and articles have attracted a broad and culturally diverse audience with an array of topics encompassing science, technology, medicine, psychology, mysticism, the mind-body-spirit relation and balance, the magical effect of love on the human life and condition, the life journey and endeavor, literature, interfaith, poetry, etc.  Dr. Naini’s electrifying and mesmerizing talks resonate within all who seek love, peace, and knowledge. Many people have commented that Dr. Naini radiates warmth and love and Rumi’s spirit moves in him and they have been “transformed by his talks” and “moved by his generosity of spirit.” Everyone agrees that in these turbulent times, it is wonderful to see someone who passionately and eloquently speaks and writes about world peace, love, and serenity. Professor Naini and his books appeal to people from all cultures, religions, backgrounds, and professions, since his approach is new and exciting, and based on an intriguing combination of the latest scientific discoveries and mysticism, but in simple terms that everyone can appreciate and enjoy.  According to his audience and readers, Dr. Naini has a unique ability to explain the most complicated scientific subjects in a very clear and easy to understand manner. He is a master in combining the most beautiful poetry and fables with state of the art topics and concepts. In the past book tours over 50,000 people have attended Dr. Naini’s talks and introduction of his book. It is amazing that information about Dr. Naini’s work has spread like wildfire, without any publicist or advertising up to this point.

Dr. Naini has been featured in over 500 newspapers, magazines, websites, and TV and Radio shows world-wide, including PBS (TV special hosted by Emmy award winner Shohreh Aghdashloo) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvYeWgUxyjc, San Francisco Chronicle (full page article in Sunday edition Can Rumi Save Us Now?) http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/04/..., Sun-Sentinel (full page article) http://www.naini.net/article_sun_sentinel_july_02.pdf, Tallahassee Democrat (5 articles including front page articles) http://www.naini.net/picture_newspaper_frontpage.pdf , Boca News, Penn Gazette, Huffington Post, Willie Nelson’s website, Deepak Chopra’s Satellite Radio, Liz Sterling Talk Show, WESH (NBC affiliate in Orlando, Florida), ITN Cable TV, Ettellaat, Keyhan Havai, Radio Farda, Radio Farhang, Voice of America, Jam-e-Jam International TV, Pars Times, Payvand on-line news, Radio 670 AM in Los Angeles with around 1 million listeners, and Radio 93.1 FM in Vancouver, Canada. Recently, Dr. Naini was honored by a Malaysian magazine for a featured article about him and his work, for the section “The People Whom We Are Most Proud of.”  In addition, Dr. Naini presented an 18-part TV series on an international network, Mysteries of the Universe and Rumi’s Discoveries, and was featured on the international TV three-part special: Rumi Documentary for The Year Of Rumi (2007 UNESCO). Dr. Naini was also honored for his extraordinary career and dissemination of knowledge, peace, and love by IAMA and SUSMA, prestigious medical associations. For Norooz, the Persian New Year, Mrs. Anousheh Ansari (astronaut) and Dr. Naini were selected from among all the Persian-Americans and invited to write a full page article in Iran Times, the oldest and most widely circulated Iranian newspaper (Persian/English) in the U.S http://www.naini.net/rumi.pdf. Dr. Naini is a close friend and confidante of Rumi’s family in Turkey and the current leader (pir) of the whole Rumi order in the world, Mr. Faruk Celebi. Professor Naini is also the main speaker and consultant for several films about Rumi. Dr. Naini has just been invited to be one of the main people in a new European/international 2 hour documentary about global love, peace, and harmony. Dr. Naini has been asked to share his unique knowledge and perspective of his past 40 years about his spiritual teacher, the messenger of love, Rumi.  Over 500,000 people have seen clips of Dr. Naini’s programs on YouTube and other websites. His clips can now be found on a variety of websites internationally. Another sign of his extraordinary popularity and recognized ability and talent is that he is constantly being barraged with requests and is collaborating with various renowned composers, singers, musicians, movie directors, and artists.

Around 50,000 copies of Dr. Naini’s pioneering book, “Mysteries of the Universe and Rumi’s Discoveries on the Majestic Path of Love,” have been sold worldwide without spending a penny on any advertising! Professor Naini’s book also has gained international recognition and is being translated into different languages including French, Spanish, German, Russian, and Persian. It has been widely read in Japan, Spain, France, England, Italy, Germany, Canada, Switzerland, U.S., Mexico, Austria, Brazil, Netherlands, Afghanistan, Turkey, Iran, Australia, and many other countries. It is being used as a text and reference at many major universities and organizations throughout the world, including University of Pennsylvania, Hawaii Pacific University, Toki University in Honolulu, Kent State University in Ohio, Rutgers University, City University of NY, Santa Monica College, Rumiyoga Center, and many other spiritual and yoga centers. Pieces and quotations from this book have been used all over the world on different websites, radio/TV programs, and printed materials.
 
Dr. Naini is in the process of completing 3 new exciting books in which he discusses the latest discoveries and advancements in science, technology, psychology, medicine and mysticism, and relates them to the human endeavor and journey of life in time and space on this earth and beyond. One of the books is about the mind-body-spirit relation and mystical balance and 12 easy steps to follow for anyone in daily life. The other 2 books are also very unique since Dr. Naini combines his extensive background in science (especially quantum physics, electromagnetics, technology, neural networks, medicine, biology, neurology, and neuropsychology) with the most magnificent teachings and wisdom of renowned Eastern and Western seers, sages, and mystics such as Rumi, Hafez, and Khayyam, Native Americans, and others. Dr. Naini is also working on several innovative novels based upon true stories and an original screenplay about Rumi’s life and teachings which already has the pledge of participation of some of the most famous Hollywood directors and actors.

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UVR was founded by Dr Majid Naini, one of the foremost scholars of Rumi, the 13th century Persian mystic (Sufi), who is the best-selling poet in the U.S. Our mission is to promote peace, harmony, and love among people of all faiths and backgrounds.