Ayatollah Montazeri’s opinion on the Baha’is; in conversation with Ahmad Montazeri / Ali Kalaii.

  Conversation with Ali Kalai Ayatollah Montazeri, as one of the great Shia authorities, has repeatedly demonstrated his unique thoughts and ideas in historical moments or sensitive issues. One of them is the issue of the rights of Baha’is. In a statement published in the last years of his life, he spoke about the Baha’is’ […]...

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A Look at the Book “Punishment for Apostasy and Religious Freedom”, by Mohsen Kadivar/ Narges Tousliyan.

This is a caption “This is a caption” Narges Tousliani The issue of apostasy (someone who leaves the religion of Islam) and blasphemy (insulting the Prophet) is one of the most controversial topics in Islam. In traditional jurisprudence, the harshest punishment is prescribed for apostasy and blasphemy. However, in recent years, some religious scholars have […]...

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2030 UNESCO Education Document and Education Transformation Document / Qahraman Ghanbari

This is not a valid Farsi text. Please provide the correct text to be translated. Qahraman Ghanbari The leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran strongly criticized the adoption of UNESCO’s 2030 education document in Iran during a meeting with teachers and educators on the occasion of Teacher’s Day on the seventeenth of Ordibehesht this […]...

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There is no news waiting for me; a look at Rouhani’s performance towards the Baha’is/ The shadow of carnation.

Usually, in examining the conditions and circumstances within a specific period of time and on a particular subject, an attempt is made to compare and evaluate it with previous periods. In this regard, if the situation of the Baha’is in the era of Mr. Rouhani is to be examined, it must be compared with the […]...

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An Overview of the Status of Bahais in the Political System of Iran / Shahin Eqaniyan

“متن تصویر راست چین” “Right-aligned image text” Shahin Ighaniyan Naturally, what is discussed during elections in any country is the concept of choice. In Iran, however, since the emergence of political elections, the concept and impact of these choices on the lives of the people has been a topic of discussion at a deeper level. […]...

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Is the Hajatiyeh Association a justification or a violation of human rights?! / Morteza Hamounian

How far is Iranian society able to accept opposing beliefs? What type of opposing belief does this society face and what approach does it show resistance against? When it comes to religion and belief in this society, to what extent does this resistance spread? In his book “The Problem of Iranian Identity Today,” Dr. Farhang […]...

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Until 1400 with Rouhani; A look at the expectations of the Bahai community / Samin Fooladvand

In December 1978 – before the start of the Islamic Republic government, and even before the arrival of Ayatollah Khomeini as the founder of the new government in Iran – Dr. James Cockle, a professor at Rutgers University in America, conducted an interview with Ayatollah Khomeini about the Baha’is. In this interview, he asks: “Will […]...

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“Islam and the forgotten rights of the Baha’is/ Hassan Farshchian”

This is a caption This is a caption Hassan Farshchian Depriving Baha’is of their most basic citizenship rights, such as the right to education, suitable employment, government employment, residence, and so on, are clear examples of oppression and injustice towards Baha’is. Without a doubt, in most Islamic societies, the treatment towards Baha’is is discriminatory, unethical, […]...

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The educational status of Bahai citizens in the Rouhani government/ Free Naz

After the Islamic Revolution in Iran, in December 1982, universities and higher education institutions in Iran were reopened after 30 months of closure. This period, known as the Cultural Revolution in the history of the Islamic Republic, marked the beginning of the deprivation of Baha’i citizens from education in Iran. With the Cultural Revolution, all […]...

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Civil society in Iran and support for the rights of minorities; criticisms and hopes/ Witness AliThe Civil Society in Iran and the Support for the Rights of Minorities; Criticisms and Hopes/ Witness Ali

This is a caption This is a caption. Shahed Alavi Writing about Iranian civil society is difficult due to uncertainty about its agency, and this difficulty is intensified when discussing its relationship with the Baha’i community. The question of the effectiveness or agency of civil society in Iran is a valid question if we accept […]...

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Increasing economic pressure on prices in Iran / Shahin Sadeghzadeh Milani

There is no Farsi text provided to translate. Please provide the text to be translated. Shahin Sadeghzadeh Milanee In recent years, economic pressure has had a significant impact on the Baha’i community in Iran. Baha’is, who are deprived of government jobs and access to higher education, have also faced the closure of their businesses. The […]...

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Bahai’s of Iran: The time has come to test the truth of the “Charter of Citizens’ Rights” by Mr. Rouhani / Bijan Masoumian

This is a caption. Bijan Masoumian On Sunday, May 19th, 2017, Hassan Rouhani was re-elected to the position of President of Iran with 57% of the votes. One of Rouhani’s notable actions during his first four years as President was the drafting of the Charter of Citizens’ Rights on December 19th, 2016. (1) With his […]...

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