The significant activities of Hojjat al-Islam Abulqasem Eqbalian have been covered in Reza Yazdani's book "Cell No. 2."

This Muslim cleric was very active while he was a seminary student in Qom and is one of the notable individuals whose life story and works are worth reading.

* How did you first meet the fighter protagonist of your book?

I'll be honest, I just happened to meet him! He made a very obscure and unknown character for himself after the war and didn't really want to be seen. As I sat in front of Mr. Eqbalian for the interview, I became aware of the wide of the revered cleric's experiences and memories. This gave me greater enthusiasm and motivation as I worked to write down his memories.

* Could you please elaborate on his character?

He had an impulsive personality throughout his life and was constantly reacting to events and attempting to start new movements. He had a cell called cell number two in Feyziyeh city where other students would congregate to discuss and brainstorm political ideas. In general, cell number two was the starting point for many events.

* Is this cell still a place for significant revolutionary developments? Have you personally witnessed it?

Yes, I did, and the place is currently a spot where seminary students participate in a variety of activities. 

* You must have experienced the enthusiasm and atmosphere of Qom during the revolution as you were penning the memoirs for this book. Tell us about the activities and mood of the Qom students at that time.

The truth is that not everyone at that time possessed the same level of bravery and enthusiasm as Mr. Eqbalian. While many clerics were afraid and didn't really support the movements, others, like Mr. Eqbalian, who had great influence, did. However, as the revolution's victory drew nearer, other clerics' activity also increased.

* Exactly how did he feel about the Islamic Revolution?

He expressed that from the beginning, Imam Khomeini had a special place in his heart, demonstrating how sensitive he was to the Imam. He was always there whenever there was talk or activity about Imam Khomeini because of his love for him.