Guys take this class! I took all 3 quarters with him. This class is absolutely AMAZING. I feel so blessed to have spent my first year at UCLA taking his courses. He is so passionate about the Bahai faith, and it is incredible watching him lecture about this beautiful faith. He is a kind man with a huge heart. He is also a very honest man. DO NOT CHEAT. He sees everything. He is a great professor so there is no need to. Do the study guide ahead of time and prepare for your exam. You will do great :)

He is amazing. Period.

Professor Saiedi is by far one of the best professors I have ever met during my time at UCLA. His course is super interesting, especially for those with even the slightest interest in iranian Studies. The class consisted of a midterm, a final, and a research paper. While the material is challenging, Professor Saiedi presents in chunks, so that you don't feel overwhelmed. By the time you have to take the exam, you'll feel super ready. Definitely take his class if you get the chance!

The Best professor and the best class. Take his class!!! Very easy and interesting. He is super kind and lovely. I took all his classes and got an A for all of them. If you don’t do well on the midterm, he gives you another chance to retake it.

Professor Saiedi is probably the nicest professor in all of UCLA. You can tell he truly cares for his students and their wellbeing, and always strives to help whenever it is needed. I took all of his courses and each was somehow better than the last.
Highly recommend.

Professor Saiedi is one of the most engaging professors you will ever take at UCLA. During my class, he delved into a lot of good dialogue about religion, ethics, and philosophy. While the exam study guides do take a fair amount of work, he gives you the questions ahead of time. There is a midterm, a final, and an essay. My advice would be to make study groups with other students and really try to understand the material. If you take good notes during class, you'll be fine.