Hedayat Mosque

Hedayat Mosque (Persian: مسجد هدایت‎) is a mosque in Tehran, Iran. The location played a significant role in Iranian religious revolutionary movements against the Pahlavi regime. This mosque was built and managed by Ayatollah Mahmoud Taleghani. The mosque resembles a minaret in a desert. At this time, the Hedayat Mosque was the most politically active.[1]

History

The mosque was built in 1327. Since then, Islamic theology has been taught. In modern times it was used by revolutionaries, fighting against Pahlavi and Ayatollah Mahmoud Taleghani.

Political activities

Mahmoud Taleghani attracted many people to participate in the programs of the mosque. He invited Ulama and other intellectuals to lecture there.[2] Mohammad-Javad Bahonar lectured on the criticism of the situation of Hijab in Hedayat mosque.[3] Among the most encouraged and attracted by Mahmoud Taleghani were Mostafa Chamran, Takhti, Navvab Safavi, Jalal Al Ahmad and Ali Shariati.

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See also

References
  1. "Ayatollah Taleghani at Hedayat Mosque:: Oral History Weekly".
  2. "مرکز اسناد انقلاب اسلامی - تاریخ شفاهی مسجد هدایت". Archived from the original on 2016-08-24.
  3. "مسجد هدایت، آیت‌الله طالقانی و انقلاب‌اسلامی".

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