Hawzah News Agency- Speaking at a specialized training workshop for Fatimid missionaries held at the Ghadir International Conference Hall of Qom, he emphasized the need to move beyond political or emotional interpretations of Lady Fatima and adopt a comprehensive civilizational perspective.
“Fatima Zahra (PBUH) is not only a historical or emotional figure. She is central to understanding both the collapse and revival of Islamic civilization,” Hojatoleslam Alizadeh Mousavi said, adding that her leadership and intelligent management curtailed societal decline and fostered ethical, economic, and educational development under Sharia.
The workshop, organized with the support of the Afghan Clergy Assembly and the Cultural and Propaganda Department of the Islamic Propaganda Office, focused on enhancing the capacity of missionaries to address doubts and promote Lady Fatima’s civilizational legacy.
Addressing reductionist views, Hojatoleslam Alizadeh Mousavi said: “Unfortunately, Lady Fatima is often framed solely within political debates or mourning rituals. In reality, she represents a holistic civilizational vision encompassing governance, ethics, economy, education, and religious law.”
Citing the Fadakiyyah sermon as an example, he noted: “This sermon is not merely political; it is a civilizational charter that redefines monotheism, prophethood, governance, and economic principles. Such perspectives must be integrated into educational curricula.”
He also outlined the methodology for countering doubts about Lady Fatima, which he categorized as historical, theological, and emotional. “Missionaries must classify doubts and address them with appropriate evidence, including Sunni sources such as Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Sahih Bukhari, and Sunan an-Nasa’i,” he explained.
Highlighting the international dimension, Hojatoleslam Alizadeh Mousavi said: “During discussions with Taliban figures and Pakistani intellectuals, I witnessed strong acceptance of Lady Fatima’s civilizational vision. Promoting this understanding globally is essential.”
The seminar underscored the critical role of missionaries in presenting Hazrat Zahra (PBUH) not only as a religious figure but as a civilizational leader capable of guiding Islamic society through its most challenging periods.
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