Part of memoirs of martyr Seyed Asadollah Lajevardi

Boycotting within prison

Selected by: Faezeh Sassanikhah
Translated by: M.B. Khoshnevisan

2025-3-17

Here I remember something that breaks the continuity, and I have to say it because I may forget it later. In Evin Prison, due to the special position that we and our brothers held and our belief in following the line of Marja’eiyat [sources of emulation] and the Imam, we had many differences with the Mujahedin.[1] On all issues, from ideological matters to minor details, and even on tactical matters, we had significant disagreements. They considered many actions permissible to achieve their goals that were completely forbidden from our perspective and in Islam.

We had a strong and unwavering stance, especially against Marxism. In our view, Marxists were also bound to the fate of Marxism. We, who rejected both Marxism and Marxists, were boycotted by the Mujahedin. In prison, we were completely isolated; they neither spoke to us nor allowed others under their influence to communicate with us. They feared that contact with us would influence their thoughts negatively and cloud their revolutionary vision. Thus, they actively avoided any interaction with us. This boycott prevented anyone from approaching us, as they were afraid of the consequences. If someone dared to contact us, they would face severe punishment. They were instructed to clarify their position - either be with us and avoid contact with them, or vice versa.

This situation was designed to keep the newcomers in prison under their control. If they had the chance to contact us directly, they might have sought our opinions on certain matters to resolve conflicts or prevent any revelations outside the prison. They were always looking for an opportunity to engage with us.[2]