Hedayat Mosque
| Hedayat Mosque | |
|---|---|
مسجد هدایت | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Tehran, Iran |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
Hedayat Mosque (Persian: مسجد هدایت) is a mosque in Tehran, Iran. The mosque 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[citation needed]. 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.
See also[]
- Mahmoud Taleghani
References[]
show Tehran Province |
|---|
 | This article about a mosque or other Islamic place of worship in Iran is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by . |
- Mosques in Tehran
- Iranian mosque stubs