Morteza Motahhari

Religious Leader

1919 – 1979

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Who was Morteza Motahhari?

Morteza Motahhari was an Iranian cleric, lecturer, and politician.

Motahhari is considered among the important influences on the ideologies of the Islamic Republic. He was a co-founder of Hosseiniye Ershad and the Combatant Clergy Association. He was a disciple of Ayatollah Khomeini during the Shah's reign and formed the Council of Revolution of Iran at Khomeini's request. He was chairman of the council at the time of his assassination.

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Born
Jan 31, 1919
Fariman
Also known as
  • Murtaz̤á Muṭahharī
Children
Religion
  • Islam
  • Shia Islam
Nationality
  • Iran
Profession
Education
  • Hawza
Lived in
  • Mashhad
Died
May 1, 1979
Tehran

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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