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Conflicted Revisited... Ayatollah vs. Shah

CONFLICTED

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Echoes of Martyrdom: The Children of Qom

This chapter vividly portrays a mosque courtyard in Qom, where young children, often bearing the legacy of martyrs, gather to chant devotion to the Mahdi. It explores the intense emotional indoctrination these children undergo and the cultural significance of the Mahdi in the context of the Iranian revolution. The narrative intertwines religious themes and historical events, emphasizing the apocalyptic expectations that shaped the revolutionary spirit in Iran and its impact on the Middle East.

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