‘Tales of the Righteous’: Motahhari’s Moral Stories Adapted into Turkish Audiobook
The cultural attaché of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Istanbul has facilitated the publication of the audio version of Dastan-e-Rastan (Tales of the Righteous, also translated as Anecdotes of Pious Men), a celebrated work by the late scholar Martyr Morteza Motahhari.
The initiative, undertaken by Onsuz Publishing, has made the audio adaptation accessible through the publisher’s online platform and audiobook service.
Originally written in Persian, Dastan-e-Rastan explores Quranic and historical narratives from a philosophical and educational perspective, offering valuable insights into moral teachings.
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This widely acclaimed work has previously been translated into several languages, including English, Spanish, and Japanese, highlighting its global appeal.
The book is a two-volume collection featuring 125 concise and meaningful stories drawn from Islamic traditions, Hadith literature, historical texts, and biographical accounts of religious figures.
The first volume contains 75 stories, many of which focus on renowned religious leaders and their exemplary lives.
Written in a simple yet profound style, the stories cater to readers of all ages, serving as both ethical guidance and a reflection of everyday life.
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Morteza Motahhari was an Iranian Twelver Shia scholar, philosopher, and lecturer. He was a disciple of Allameh Tabatabai and Imam Khomeini and a co-founder of the Combatant Clergy Association. The scholar was assassinated in 1979.
Motahhari wrote or lectured on various topics related to Islam, Iran, and history, such as Islamic philosophy, theology, ethics, jurisprudence, tafsir, seerah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Ahl al-Bayt (AS).
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