Imam Khomeini the founder of the Islamic Republic advised scholars and academics to explore the works of Martyr Morteza Motahhari in order to gain access to pure and dynamic Islamic thought and teachings.
The great Imam recommended the Islamic scholars at seminaries and universities to pay special attention to Motahhari academic and spiritual legacy.
Imam emphasized that most of his academic works were of great value and reflected the real teachings and stances of Islam on a various range of topics.
Motahhari was right-hand and reliable advisor to Imam and is considered among the important figures who contributed to victory of the Islamic revolution.
He stood by Imam during tough years of struggle against the Western imperialism and the Shah’s despotic monarchy.
Motahhari wrote several books on Islam, jurisprudence, philosophy, theology, logic, and historical topics.
Several of his lectures and speeches were classified and compiled into books. His martyrdom anniversary day is marked as Teacher’s day across Iran and among religious circles across the globe
Motahhari opposed materialistic schools and other deviant groups who present inaccurate ideas with Islamic emblems under the pretext and banner of Islam.
The great Imam believed that Motahhari’s thought could strengthen the pillars of revolution and protect its legacy.