Coalition of Islamic Parties

The Great Islamic Coalition[1] or the Coalition of Islamic Parties[2] was an electoral alliance of organizations led by Islamic Republican Party,[1] competing in 1979 Iranian Constitutional Convention election. It was the largest coalition in the elections,[3] and used its influence on media, Islamic Revolution Committees and the mosques to oust their opponents, most importantly the Quintuple Coalition of radical Islamic groups.[2]

Coalition of Islamic Parties
Founded1979
Succeeded byGrand Coalition
IdeologyIslamism
ReligionIslam
Assembly for the Final Review of the Constitution[1]
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Parties in coalition

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The main groups in the coalition were:

The coalition also included smaller groups.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Adib-Moghaddam, Arshin (2014). A Critical Introduction to Khomeini. Cambridge University Press. p. 112. ISBN 978-1-107-72906-3.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Bashiriyeh, Hossein. The State and Revolution in Iran (RLE Iran D). Taylor & Francis. p. 151. ISBN 9781136820892.
  3. ^ Sanasarian, Eliz (2000), "Religious Minorities in Iran", British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies, Cambridge Middle East Studies, 13, Cambridge University Press: 59, ISBN 113942985X