An Excerpt from the Memoirs of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution

The Founder of Hosseiniyeh Ershad

Regarding the presence of [Martyr Ayatollah Motahhari] in Hosseiniyeh Ershad, it would be inaccurate to refer to it just as “participation”; he was, in fact, one of its founders. At a time when Tehran lacked proper, organized, and intellectually rigorous religious gatherings, a few individuals decided to initiate such a movement—and the central ...

The Role of the Bazaaris in the Final Days of the Islamic Revolution

I was at home in Shahin Villa, Karaj, on Friday, 17th of Shahrivar (September 8th, 1978), when I heard about martial law on the radio at noon. I immediately came to Tehran. The city was completely deserted and under the control of armed soldiers, and it was impossible to enter Jaleh Street and the surrounding area of the square. The news indicated that people had gathered in Jaleh Square and that the soldiers had ...

A Glimpse into the Life and Revolutionary Struggles of Imam Khomeini in the Statements of the Islamic Republic Supreme Leader

The Export of the Revolution

There is no doubt that the revered name of Imam made its way across distant lands and applied its profound influence. I once expressed this very point to Imam himself. There were regions so remote that even the faintest echo of our official propaganda had not reached them.

How to send Imam's announcements to Iran

In the first part, the issue of funds, Hajj Sheikh Nasrallah Khalkhali - who represented most of the religious authorities - was also the representative of Imam. In Najaf, there was a money exchange office that cooperated with the money exchange offices in Tehran. Some of the funds were exchanged through him.

Spraying Poison in Prison

[Narrated by Susan Haddad Adel] One day in Qasr Prison, they came to spray poison in the rooms. [1973] The officers came into the ward wearing special clothes and masks, but the way they sprayed was like spraying the garden; because without taking the prisoners from the prison to the yard, they started spraying the rooms in the same state. As a result of the spraying, many people fell into a coma and had seizures, and some were coughing non-stop.

Operation Beit al-Moqaddas and Liberation of Khorramshahr

After Operation Fat’h al-Mobin, we traveled to Kermanshah and visited Sar-e-Pol-e-Zahab before heading to Ilam. During Operation Beit al-Moqaddas, the 27th Brigade was still receiving support from the West. We maintained contact with individuals who had previously worked in Area 7 and were now leading the brigade. It was through these connections that I learned about Operation Beit al-Moqaddas.

Memoirs of Ali-Asghar Khani, Commander of the Karbala Battalion in the Ali ibn Abi Talib Division

On Martyr Mehdi Zeynoddin

I glanced at him with surprise and asked, “Our battalion? How? From where?” He didn’t respond. Curiosity compelled me to repeat the question:“Mr. Mehdi, how do you know the Karbala Battalion so well?” Once again, he evaded the answer, responding only with a smile.

Books in prison, narrated by Martyr Seyyed Asadollah Lajevardi

The Study Journey of Hypocrites

Upon entering, the guys were given books like "How Man Became a Giant," "History of Ancient Iran," "Language and Cognitive Thought", "Introduction to Arianpour", etc. Marxist and religious books were prohibited. Books by the late martyr Motahari, such as "The Method of Realism," were also banned and confiscated by the organization.

The Reason for Concealing the Names of the Members of the Revolutionary Council

Prior to the victory of the revolution on February 11, 1979, it had been firmly decided that the identities of the members of the Revolutionary Council would remain undisclosed. This measure was taken to ensure their safety, as revealing their names would have undoubtedly exposed them to enemy threats, making it easy for adversaries to eliminate them from the revolutionary struggle.

Filming Funeral Ceremony of Martyrs of 10th of Dey 1357

Two or three days later, it was announced that the martyrs of the 10th of Dey (December 31, 1978) would be taken to "Behesht Reza" cemetery for burial. During such times, the bodies were usually brought from the beginning of Tehran Avenue to Barq Square or "Zed" where they would then be loaded into private cars and driven to Behesht Reza for the funeral.
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