Society of Muslim Warriors

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Society of Muslim Warriors
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Society of Muslim Mojaheds (

Islamist organization in Iran founded in late 1948. Led by Abol-Ghasem Kashani, the organization served as his multi-task religious, political, cultural, and social executive arm and mouthpiece.[1] It was adept at mobilizing crowds for street control, gang fights, strikes and demonstrations.[2]

The society was founded after Kashani decided that his original militant Fada'iyan-e Islam, was too single-minded and inflexible to act as a suave enforcer who could negotiate with various people.[1][2] Unlike its ally Fada'iyan-e Islam, Society of Muslim Warriors was not dogmatically fundamentalist and also differed in base of support, drawing its support mainly from wealthy bazaaris, guild elders, small shopkeepers and seminary students.[4][8] The two organizations revoked alliance in 1951.[4] Society of Muslim Warriors called for the implementation of sharia, repeal of secular laws, protection of national industries and unity of Muslims against the West.[8]

The group supported

1953 coup d'état.[2]

The society won two seats in the 1952 Iranian legislative election by Kashani and Qanatabadi.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Ali Rahnema (April 24, 2012) [December 15, 2011]. "KĀŠĀNI, SAYYED ABU'L-QĀSEM". In Yarshater, Ehsan (ed.). Encyclopædia Iranica. Fasc. 6. Vol. XV. New York City: Bibliotheca Persica Press. pp. 640–647. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
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  3. ^ Ghasempour, Davoud (8 February 2010). ""جمعيت فداييان اسلام" و "مجمع مسلمانان مجاهد"" (in Persian). Fars News Agency. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
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