Hawzah News Agency- Speaking at a scholarly conference titled “Fatima Is Fatima”, held at the Ghalib Institute in New Delhi, Hojatoleslam Abdul Majeed Hakimollahi underlined the enduring relevance of the luminous life of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (peace be upon her), describing it as a comprehensive and practical model for individual development and the ethical and spiritual upbringing of future generations.
The conference brought together scholars, academics, students, and cultural figures to examine the blessed life of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (PBUH) in the context of contemporary social, intellectual, and educational challenges, with particular emphasis on the role and position of women in today’s societies.
Women: The Pillar and Foundation of Society
In his address, Hojatoleslam Hakimollahi outlined the Islamic view of women, stating that Islam does not place women on the margins of social life but recognizes them as its foundation. He added that universities should not be confined to academic instruction alone, but must also function as platforms for intellectual growth and the cultivation of social responsibility among the youth.
Referring to the guidance of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, he identified science, morality, and social service as the three core responsibilities of young people, noting that Shia youth in India can play an influential role in promoting interfaith harmony and strengthening social coexistence.
He further described Hazrat Fatima Zahra (PBUH) as the perfect example of womanhood, emphasizing that in Islamic thought, the criterion for human perfection is not gender but knowledge, resolve, and closeness to God. Women, he said, are the primary source of moral and spiritual education for generations.
Transferring the Seerah of Fatima to Academic Institutions
Hojatoleslam Sheikh Mirza Amini, head of the Quranic School of India, addressed the younger generation, stressing that it is their duty to convey the teachings, rulings, and hadiths of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (PBUH) to universities and academic centers. He called for strengthening scholarly dialogue and intellectual exchange around her Seerah so that students can establish a practical connection with her life and teachings.
Criticism of Western Approaches to Women
In a separate address, Ms. Faz Abbas Naqvi, an Islamic researcher from Aligarh Muslim University, criticized Western schools of thought for reducing women to tools of propaganda and commercial exploitation. She said this approach has led to moral decline and the spread of psychological and social problems in modern societies.
Highlighting Islamic teachings, she described Muslim women as dignified human beings endowed with freedom, responsibility, and moral agency. She added that the Islamic model of womanhood, exemplified by Hazrat Fatima Zahra (PBUH), is rooted in knowledge, ethical integrity, and the upbringing of future generations, and that women must be viewed as drivers of social progress rather than instruments of consumption.
Closing Ceremony
The conference concluded with a closing ceremony in which outstanding students and participants were honored for their academic and organizational contributions. Plaques of appreciation and commemorative mementos were presented, and special guests were welcomed in a traditional manner and formally thanked for their participation.
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