A fragment of Akbar Barati memoirs

About the formation of the Islamic Revolution Committee on 2 February 1979

One of the things that the Imam did immediately after the revolution was to establish the Islamic Revolution Committee and appoint Mr. Mahdavi Kani as the chairman of the committee. He also established the committee's headquarters in the National Assembly ...

A part of “The Soup for the Front” memoirs

The Revolutionary Teacher; The Pro-Shah Schoolmaster

Narrated by Shahnaz Zaki

I entered the Quds middle school’s yard. The schoolmaster was staring and glaring at me from behind the office’s window. It was as she was whispering something bad about me. I entered the office. The schoolmaster and school secretaries were sitting next to each other ...

Meeting with Hossein Panahi and his wife

A story of the patience of a veteran who is still standing

Their small, rented house was simple, but the hearts that beat in it were noble and noble. Mr. Panahi was sitting on the floor, a mask on his face and his gaze fixed on something far away. Perhaps he was looking back at the days with his friends in the Jerusalem operation. He spoke of the boats in which they had passed death by a few centimeters.

Two Memoirs from Ahvaz’s Educational Mentors Regarding the Ten-Day Fajr ceremony

The first step was preparing the exhibition hall. The students were relentless, working tirelessly day and night. I had to beg them to go home. The exhibition booths were diverse and compelling. In the "Unknown Martyrs" booth, we placed a few small stones to symbolize their unmarked graves. Students brought personal military dog tags ...

Imam Musa Sadr position about Iran

In the June of the same year [1977], I went to Lebanon and traveled to Najaf with a report on the situation in Europe and a letter from Imam Sadr to Imam Khomeini. Of course, again, the Iraqi embassy in Beirut refused to give me an entry visa. Therefore, I flew to Baghdad with the help of Yasser Arafat. The Palestine Liberation Organization gave me a letter of introduction and Munir Shafiq, the administer ...

The Nurturing of Iranian Adolescents and Youth in Najaf

In Najaf, from the very first years, based on my prior experience in Iran after the establishment of the Razavi National Primary School and the Center for Religious Discussion and Critique, I felt a deep sense of responsibility and compassion for the youth and adolescents. Concerned about their future, I attempted to guide them onto the right path to the extent of my abilities.

The Uprising in Amol

On the 6th of Bahman 1360 (January 26, 1982), one of the most significant political-security events following the victory of the Islamic Revolution occurred. This was the assault on the city of Amol by a faction of the Communist Union of Iran, known as the Sarbedaran or Jangali. Their target was to seize control of the city, particularly attacking the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Basij bases.

Exile at the Cost to Freedom

I was thirteen when I got married. My husband was nineteen years older than me. After marriage, my wife got a job in the municipality. Less than a year after our marriage, we decided to go to Damavand, where one of my childhood friends lived, and visit her. This decision determined the fate of my life and work, and here's the story: When we arrived in Damavand, my friend said me, ...

Whatever Comes Our Way

Memoir of Zahra Mirjalili, Literacy Movement Educator

The relief supplies from the Basij had arrived again. We placed them in a corner of the mosque to deal with after class. One of the learners suggested mixing the nuts together and dividing them into bags. Another chimed in, “This way, one bag might have too few pistachios, and another might have too many.” We agreed, and someone was tasked with counting the pistachios.

Tasua Day March in Paveh

The Tasua Day march, on December 10 of 1978, which was held in Tehran and all the cities of the country at the invitation of Ayatollah Taleghani, was a turning point in the history of the revolution. The people of Paveh also publicly announced their readiness to participate in this march, which, according to Imam Khomeini, was a public referendum of the people to end the Shah's reign, and responded to the nationwide call.
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Reza in Revolution

Memoirs of Hujjat al-Islam Reza Motalebi

Hujjat al-Islam Reza Motalebi is a cleric from Isfahan. Before the revolution, he was the imam of the Fallah Mosque – which was later renamed Abuzar Mosque. By his presence and efforts, Abuzar Mosque soon became a base for supporters of the Imam and the revolution. After the victory of the revolution, he played a role in uniting forces and maintaining political vitality in southwest Tehran.

The Necessity of Receiving Feedback in Oral History

Whenever we engage in a task, we naturally seek ways to evaluate our performance — to correct shortcomings and enhance strengths. Such refinement is only possible through the feedback we receive from others. Consider, for instance, a basketball player whose shots are consistently accurate; should he begin shooting blindfolded, his success rate would rapidly decline, as he would be deprived of essential feedback from each attempt.
Book Review

Sir Saeed

The book “Sir Saeed” is a documentary [narrative] of the life of martyr Seyyed Mohammad Saeed Jafari, written by Mohammad Mehdi Hemmati and published by Rahiyar Publications. In March 2024, this book was recognized as one of the selected documentary biographies in the 21st edition of the Sacred Defense Book of the Year Award. The following text is a review on the mentioned book.

Morteza Tavakoli Narrates Student Activities

I am from Isfahan, born in 1336 (1957). I entered Mashhad University with a bag of fiery feelings and a desire for rights and freedom. Less than three months into the academic year, I was arrested in Azar 1355 (November 1976), or perhaps in 1354 (1975). I was detained for about 35 days. The reason for my arrest was that we gathered like-minded students in the Faculty of Literature on 16th of Azar ...