Aside from his unique role and position following victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been undoubtedly one of the influential religious scholars in explaining and propagating new Islamic political thought and in rise of Islamic revolution of Iran. Thus, this book is a reference for readout and recitation of a part of history of Iranian people’s conflicts. Contents of the book are based on two main sources: documents and memoirs of Ayatollah Khamenei. Some parts are according to the statements and writings of his schoolmates, students, like-minded fighters and friends indicated within recent years especially following his leadership. Most of the pictures, information, and documents in this book are published and publicly available for the first time. “Description of Name” is written by a prominent historian and researcher of Iran’s contemporary history, Hedayatollah Behboudi. It is recommended that those willing to know the most powerful leader in the Middle East over the last 30 years to read the book.

Hedayatollah Behboudi