Tool of Resistance in Captivity
The precious experience of resistance and defense, extended into the captivity , inspired the warriors in different fronts of resistance where values of the Islamic Revolution were meant to be disseminated throughout the world[1]. The method of struggle and its tools are other noteworthy aspects of resistance, which include:
1. Strong resistance and aggressive actions
Murad refers to the violent reactions of the captives against the pressures and violent attacks of the enemy, which were manifested due to their character, discernment and ability; Among them, engaging with the enemy and attempting violent actions. Weakening, beating, torture and the like were among these actions. On the other hand, programs such as efforts to prepare and store weapons, ammunition and provisions were followed; For example, the prisoners of the Mosul 1 camp broke into an old warehouse out of curiosity, stole facilities such as grenades, collets, ammunition, etc. and hid them to be used for a conflict at the right time, which of course was discovered. Resistance, attack and hard reaction were mostly against the infiltrating agents of the enemy such as spies and mainly by using the task force, which led to their removal or amputation or beating.[2]
2. Soft resistance
Threats and aggression in the camp were mostly soft; The mistake of Iranian Islam, Imam Rahal (RA) and the Islamic system, humiliation, insult and confrontation with adherence to native cultural-religious rites and symbols and trying to change the personality of captives, using different means and at every opportunity, are among the actions of the enemy. the river Therefore, negative struggle and soft resistance were the most common types of resistance; Especially because it was hard, risky, impossible and prohibited by elites. Soft resistance was held in several ways:
1. Behavioral resistance and disagreement with the enemy
Part of the enemy's pressure was applied with the aim of bringing the captives with them and their unconditional obedience; A matter that was in opposition to the spirit of God-believing of the captives. In contrast, the general approach was patience and refraining from accompanying the enemy and bearing all kinds of pressure and violence.
According to the notification of the Iraqi guards, paying attention to things such as congregational prayer, saying the call to prayer in a loud voice, holding a ceremony such as ta'zih, was considered forbidden and against the rules of the camp. But these matters, which were the means of maintaining and strengthening morale and increasing resistance, were generally taken care of.
2. Speech resistance
Some of the resistances were expressed in speech. Due to some difficulties, this resistance was made more than elites. The enemy intended to change the beliefs and cultural transformation of the captives through programs such as analysis and speeches. Calling the Islamic system an aggressor, blaming Iranian Islam, Imam (RA) and insulting him and praising the Arabs, Iraq and the Baathist system are examples of these attacks. On the other hand, the elites of the captives provided reasons for the enemy's silence or retreat by explaining their doubts or values. For example, when Sheikh Ali Tehrani insults the Imam and the Islamic system and praises the Iraqi system in front of the prisoners, he is faced with the protest of a prisoner that if this is the case, why do they force us to watch vulgar scenes on TV?! Another, while chanting the slogan "Death to Tehrani" and signing his death sentence with this action, provides the means to change the atmosphere. Open and bold answers to reporters or guards, verbal protests to representatives of the Red Cross or complaints to camp officials are examples of this.
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Bibliography
- ↑ Imam Khomeini, Ruhollah (n.d.). Sahifeh Imam (RA). No place: No publisher.
- ↑ Karami, Hossein (2010). The Third Camp. Qom: Payam Azadegan.
Alireza Heidari Nasab