The Iranian Teacher’s Day is celebrated on May 2 (Ordibehesht 12, in Iranian Calendar), commemorating the martyrdom day of an Iranian eminent philosopher Ayatollah Morteza Motahhari on May 2, 1979.

Ayatollah Motahari had unique characteristics; the most important was his multifacetedness, as he actively played role in different theoretical and practical scenes. He authored several precious books on different domains, all explaining the pure Islam and enjoying unparalleled accuracy, elegance, clairvoyance, and comprehensiveness.

Finally, after years of endeavor in political, religious, and educational fields, Morteza Motahhari was assassinated on May 2, 1979 by a member of the Forqan Group.

Therefore, to honor his memory and name, the day of his martyrdom was called as “Teacher Day”.

Teachers have the most influential job in every society; because they inject good values in children and youth and help them be responsible citizens.

Imam Khomeini (R) the founder of the Islamic Republic advised scholars and academics to explore the works of Martyr Morteza Motahhari in order to gain access to pure and dynamic Islamic thought and teachings.

The great Imam recommended the Islamic scholars at seminaries and universities to pay special attention to Motahhari academic and spiritual legacy.

Imam emphasized that most of his academic works were of great value and reflected the real teachings and stances of Islam on a various range of topics.

Motahhari was right-hand and reliable advisor to Imam and is considered among the important figures who contributed to victory of the Islamic revolution.

He stood by Imam during tough years of struggle against the Western imperialism and the Shah’s despotic monarchy.

Several of his lectures and speeches were classified and compiled into books. His martyrdom anniversary day is marked as Teacher’s day across Iran and among religious circles across the globe

Motahhari opposed materialistic schools and other deviant groups who present inaccurate ideas with Islamic emblems under the pretext and banner of Islam.

The great Imam believed that Motahhari’s thought could strengthen the pillars of revolution and protect its legacy.

Ayatollah Motahhari also advocated for Womens Right. As outlined by Ayatollah Morteza Motahhari in 1975, the phrase 'equal rights' means something different from what is commonly understood by western world. He clarified that men and women were innately different and therefore enjoyed different rights, and duties.
Motaharri Publication and Literary work

Motahhari wrote several books on Islam, jurisprudence, philosophy, theology, logic, and historical topics.