Description: (Religious leader)
Al-Muqanna, also known as "The Veiled," was an 8th-century political and military leader in modern Iran. He led an anti-Islamic rebellion against the Abbasid Caliphate and claimed to be a prophet. He played a significant role in the Khorrām-Dīn movement and founded the Khorrām-Dīnān religion in AD 755. Al-Muqanna drew on Zoroastrian and Islamic influences to shape the beliefs and practices of his followers. His professional life was characterized by his leadership in religious and political spheres, challenging established authorities in the region.