Revolutionary Reading of Forbidden Books, Study Methods and Programs of the Islamic-Shia Discourse (1963-1979)

The revolutionary reading of forbidden books in Islamic-Shia discourse, related studies and programs can clarify the mission of the cultural sector of the Islamic Revolution, the procedures for production of revolutionary ideology and intellectuality and its dissemination for a change in the status quo, and finally determining strategies and practical methods to that end. The previous research works were very helpful for the author of this paper to understand the accurate distribution and function of underground books, and the revolutionaries’ reading and study programs more seriously. Important parts of the books and articles on Islamic-Shia discourse were authored and translated by Iranian and non-Iranian theoreticians as well as revolutionary groups and circles. They helped establishment of intellectual and practical path of the revolution, led to the deepening of revolutionary thought, and sustainability of the performance of revolutionaries. The continuation of purposeful revolutionary reading and study programs of the revolutionary forces led to the emergence of an extensive and influential cultural movement that, along with other factors, resulted in final culmination of the Islamic Revolution. Historical evidence and documents will help elucidating this movement and clarifying cultural aspects of the revolutionary act with the help of sociology of reading and books.