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The Judiciary

Teachers and Educators Who Oppose the Interests of Islam Shall Be Prosecuted

Kermanshah Court
Translated by Boroumand Foundation
September 24, 1979
Newspaper article

The official: Kermanshah’s Chief Shari’a Judge, Mohammad-Ali Razizadeh:

“Kermanshah Education and Learning [Ministry] authorities have the duty to report the [names of] teachers and educators who speak in opposition to Islamic interests, providing us with clear evidence [of that], so that [a roper] decision may be made in their regard. . . . We are fully aware of the current atmosphere and conditions of Kermanshah’s schools and intend to identify and prosecute whoever prevents children from studying or speaks against the interests of Islam.” He also explained the condition of Kermanshah’s prisoners, saying that the facilities that have been created for them and the procedures that have been put in place for their medical care in different prison sections, will be improved daily. The Chief Shari’a Judge added, “The religious and Islamic education of the Dizelabad prisoners and setting up meetings and speeches to guide them are among our urgent plans. Through these methods, we try to introduce them to their duties.” Regarding the question of a general amnesty for prisoners, he stated, “We will release those prisoners whose crimes are subject to pardon and who are [mainly] democrats, as well as others, upon obtaining a signed statement of a pledge and guarantee [of good conduct]. But regarding a general pardon for those whose cases are not fully clear, and about whom we have received new reports, we will pay closer attention and will proceed with greater caution.” . . . In conclusion, the Chief Shari’a Judge said, “For those who are unfamiliar with [our] court procedures, I must point out that our approach, contrary to that of [modern university-educated secular] judges in the Ministry of Justice courts, is based on [witness] testimony and evidence that gives us certainty as to the occurrence of the event [in question]. Thus, we can quickly decide [the fate] of any prisoner inside a Shari’a court.”