Wednesday, August 05, 1981

Assassination of Dr. Hassan Ayat by Monafeghin terrorist group

Navideshahed: Only in our imagination Khorramshahr was in peace and no missiles or rockets would drop on its lands. Its groves had not heard the sound of tank wheels; eventually Khorramshahr became bloody in August 1980. After passing the dark days that were full of smokes and captivity, the city was librated on May 23, 1982. Khorramshar was the city of burnt palms and palms without branches…

News ID: 351166

Date: 05 August 2013 - 22:03

Dr. Hassan Ayat was born to a religious rural family on June 24, 1938, in Najaf Abad, Isfahan. Having accomplished primary and high schools in his birthplace, he moved to Tehran for higher education in social sciences, law, literature, sociology and journalism and at the same time acquired seminary courses and also became fluent in English, French and Arabic. He took strenuously part in struggles for nationalization of Iranian oil industry and after shameful coup of August 19, 1953, became more determined in his opposition. In 1961 he and his companions formed a military-political organization and with penetrating the organs of the regime, especially Javidan (Immortal) Guard and Navy, could create secret branches which were of benefit to the victory of Islamic Revolution. After the launch of the Islamic movement, he was comprehended and imprisoned by SAVAK for distribution of Imam’s leaflets. He engaged in teaching in Qom Seminary, University of Tehran and high schools of Qom, Arak, and Lahijan. Besides teaching, he was elected Najaf Abad’s representative to Assembly of Experts and with his membership in its praesidium, played a key role in approval of Velayat Faqih Principle. Then he was elected representative of Tehran to Islamic Consultative Assembly. He was a pioneer member of Islamic Republic Party and did many investigations to identify pro-West operatives within the system. Being firm in his belief in Islam and Revolution, he never heeded any intimidation and threat. He had a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary political and historical figures of Iran so as he was able to describe a given figure’s life, activity and writings in details. Due to his participation in struggles for nationalization of oil industry and his reading of all newspapers, with any political tendency, published from 20 July 1941 onwards, his friends called “him glossary of Iranian figures”? that points to depth of his knowledge of Iranian contemporary history and his immediacy. Thanks to very same characteristics he was always ahead of his time and provident and always warned on the performance of officials. Prior to Presidency of Bani Sadr, he said in his lecture about the Constitution, “Those who do not believe in the Constitution and those who describe Presidency in their newspapers as being a scarecrow, the very same persons will apply for Presidency.”? His prediction was based on recognition. He never surpassed Imam’s wills but tried to prepare the appropriate grounds for realization of Imam’s demands. Certitude was a factor causing him to insist on truth regardless of dissidents or advocates. His purpose was to promote the level of public awareness in the society in order to avoid creation of appropriate atmosphere for enemies to mar the true face of the Revolution and so he always warned against conspiracies of the enemies. His tact became more exposed during his membership in Assembly of Experts. He said in defending Velayat-e- Faqih, “We should construct Velayat-e- Faqih as a stronghold against the influence of West-orientation in the country.”? With his precise attitude, he proposed the title of commander-in-chief to be among the powers of Valie Faqih, which had a prominent role in the fate of our Revolution. He delivered many speeches in Assembly of Experts in this regard and in the presence of Bani Sadr and other dissidents. He never included personal issues in his opposition with a specific person. Dr. Seyyed Hassan Ayat had a full understanding of Bani Sadr and was to reveal his true face. On the other hand, Ban Sadr was seeking to win his favor and separate him from Islamic Republic Party. In response to Bani Sadr’s attempts to attract him he said, “I do not acknowledge you, because you are not in the pure line of Islam. I believe your path is inconsistent with Velayat-e- Faqih… and be sure that I’ll be the first who criticize you upon perceiving any of your faults.”? Ignorant hypocrites who failed to win his accompaniment, eventually assassinated him in front of his house in the morning of August 5, 1981, some 40 days after martyrdom of his friends in Islamic Republic Party. His son said about that day, “Some days prior to the event, my father was threatened by telephone by advocated of People’s Mujahedin. We apprehensively warned him to be cautious, but in return he always said ‘death is unavoidable and martyrdom is our aspiration.’ On August 5, 1981, father left the house as previous days. One of the guards was closing the house door that a milky Benz with 3 passengers slowly entered the alley. One of the passengers fired at my father that led to his martyrdom. The guards could do no reaction. Then terrorists volleyed the car and immediately disappeared from other side of the alley. The injured guards were transferred to 17 Shahrivar Hospital and my father’s bloody body was sent to Royal Hospital. The following day at 11 o’ clock a funeral procession was held for him and some other martyrs from front of Islamic Consultative Assembly and with participation of many mourning people.”?