Conclusions

Abstract

After having made the attempt to reach the goals set in the introduction and worked on in the chapters, that is, to research and reveal who the Forqan Group were in Iran, we have to admit that the mission has not been completely accomplished, mainly because the circumstances did not allow any thorough and complete research into the workings of this group. What I think has, however, been accomplished, mainly through the use of our primary and secondary resources, is the presentation of a better picture, and thus a better understanding, of the Forqan. To do this we have had to rely on the available facts and interpretations about the Forqan’s history and ideology, whether they came from the Forqan itself, from their rivals, or from both objective and subjective observers. Taking into consideration all the limitations placed upon our ability to carry out the research as thoroughly as we would have wished, I think it can be said that this research provides a fairly clear picture of the Forqan, its ideas, motives, and activities.