His Eminence was also very active in the early days that culminated in the Islamic Revolution of Iran and it is because of this fact that he was thrown in the despotic ruler’s jail many times. In addition, he was even exiled on three separate occasions to three different cities to Chabahar, Mahabad and Anarak. However after the Revolution, he was appointed to the first council of Representatives and played a pivotal role in writing the first constitution.
Ayatollah Nasir Makarim Shirazi has been quite active in various fields of teaching and guiding the up-and-coming scholars in the Theological Seminary of Qom, and has embarked on various projects and endeavors, of which we mention just a few:
1- Religious Publications Centre for the Shiâ
2- Organizing Gatherings to Offer Lessons in Theology and other Religious Teachings
3- Islamic Council to Protect the Youth
4- Struggles Against Deviant Thoughts
5- Establishing Organizations and Centres of Learning