Hawzah News Agency – Dr. Muhammad (Gary Carl) Legenhausen is an American philosopher who teaches at the Imam Khomeini's Educational and Research Institute, which is directed by Ayatullah Mohammad Taqi Misbah Yazdi. He converted to Islam in 1983.

Professor Legenhausen sent a condolences message on Ayatullah Misbah departure:

In His Name, Exalted

It is with a heavy heart that I humbly offer my sincere condolences to the Imam of this Age (may Allah hasten his appearance), the Leader of the Revolution (may Allah protect him), the family of our dearly departed one, colleagues, fellow students, and to all the Muslims. I should also offer condolences to all those non-Muslims who will miss his invitations to dialogue, and to all lovers of philosophy who find his place among them empty. May Allah ease the way on his journey home. How often he told me that he was preparing for this journey! May Allah grant those closest to him the strength to bear the loss. May He assist his colleagues and students in carrying on the work he encouraged through his example. He taught us piety and devotion, reasoned discussion and eagerness to learn new ideas, and the relentless pursuit of the Truth. May Allah grant joy to the soul of 'Allamah Ayatullah Misbah in abundance.

Hajj Muhammad Legenhausen