Muhammad Mahdi al-Hakim, his life and political activity in the year 1969 In light of the Iraqi secret documents

Abstract

     Islamic Political activity in Iraq increased since the mid-fifties of the last century, and after the coup of July 17-30 in 1968 in Iraq, its leaders tried to undermine Islamic action and pave the way for the one-party philosophy, and they were very careful of their enemies, especially since they led the previous coups that ended in failure . Specifically this year - we mean in 1969 - witnessed the accusation of Mr. Muhammad Mahdi al-Hakim of espionage to an outside party, after Medhat Sari Amin of Baghdad made false statements indicating his work with espionage and mentioned the name of al-Hakim with him on TV, forcing Mr. al-Hakim to leave Iraq A secret to keep his life. In this research, we address the activities and movements of Mr. Muhammad Mahdi Al-Hakim after his departure from Iraq in light of the secret reports submitted by the Intelligence Department at the Staff of the Iraqi Army, and a brief presentation of it. Religious and political life in an analytical scientific study. Relying on various sources, including published and unpublished Iraqi documents, and books on his life that dealt with the history of that period, the press, letters, university theses, and other sources.