Muslim women (21)

WorldTurkish Writer: Muslims Must Shift from Defense to Offense on Hijab

A prominent Turkish religious writer and activist has called on Muslims to abandon their defensive posture on the issue of hijab and adopt an assertive approach to promoting modesty and the Islamic…

WorldWomen: The Eternal Guardians of Arbaeen and Architects of a Faith-Based Civilization

Women have historically played a pivotal role in the Arbaeen pilgrimage, a legacy that extends from preserving the message of the Ashura uprising to actively participating in civilizational developmen…

WorldJamiat al-Zahra Seminary Hosts International Elites; Explores Training Models and Strategies for Civilizational Confrontation with the Arrogant System

On the sidelines of the martyred Imam's funeral ceremonies, Jamiat al-Zahra (SA) organized a series of academic visits and specialized seminars for international religious elites and guests,…

All StoriesRedefining Womanhood: Iran’s Answer to Western and Traditional Models

Qom, Iran — In the ideological framework of Iran’s martyred leader, the concept of the "Third Model of Womanhood" emerges as a deliberate path beyond a false binary. On one side stands the traditional…

WorldHow a Muslim Woman Founded the World’s First University — Centuries Before Europe

At a time when dominant historical narratives often trace the origins of higher education to medieval Europe, historical records point instead to North Africa — where a visionary Muslim woman…

WorldWorld Hijab Day 2026: #UnityInHijab

Marks World Hijab Day, a global moment to reflect on the meaning of the hijab, listen to Muslim women’s voices, and to challenge the prejudice and discrimination that too often shapes their everyday…

All StoriesWhy Hijab Matters to Muslim Women in the West: Identity, Resistance, and a Different Path

An Iranian academic and cleric says hijab holds a far deeper meaning for Muslim women living in Western societies than a mere religious dress code, describing it as a powerful marker of identity,…

WorldShia Women’s Scientific Conference Held in Myanmar

A special Shia women’s scientific and intellectual conference was recently held in Rangoon, Myanmar, focusing on promoting chastity, moral values, and an active role for women in society.

WorldScientific Conference on Legacy of Hazrat Fatima Zahra Held in Senegal

A scientific and cultural conference titled “The Manifestation of the Light of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (PBUH) in All Eras” was held in the Senegalese capital, Dakar, to mark the birth anniversary…

WorldRepresentative of the Supreme Leader in India: Women Are the Pillar of Society

The Representative of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution in India has stressed that women are not marginal figures in society but constitute its central pillar and foundation, playing…

WorldReport Warns of Rising Discrimination Against Muslims in France

France’s national rights ombudsman says discrimination based on religion has increased in recent years, with Muslims disproportionately affected, The Local France reported. The conclusions draw…

SCHOLARSAyatollah Arafi: Post-Revolution Advances of Iranian Women in Science and Technology Unprecedented

Director of Iran’s national seminaries, Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, says the achievements of Iranian women in scientific, academic, cultural, and technological fields since the 1979 Islamic Revolution…

All StoriesHazrat Zainab: The Timeless Model of Faith, Knowledge, and Courage for Muslim Women

Qom, Iran – Hazrat Zainab al-Kubra (SA), the noble daughter of Imam Ali (AS) and Lady Fatima Zahra (SA), stands as one of the most complete examples of a believing woman in Islamic thought —…

All StoriesHazrat Zainab (PBUH): A Timeless Beacon of Courage, Purity, and Truth

A true expression of love for Hazrat Zainab (PBUH) requires following her example in chastity, modesty, courage, and defense of truth, said the late Ayatollah Misbah Yazdi in one of his lectures…

SCHOLARSAyatollah Sobhani: Islam Elevates Women as Equal Partners in Humanity and Pillars of Society

Grand Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani has emphasized that Islam grants women a vital and influential role in society and outlines a clear framework for their dignity and advancement.

HOWZAHJamiat al-Zahra Seminary Welcomes Over 1,000 New Students

Qom– The new academic year at Jamiat al-Zahra Seminary (PBUH) has begun with the enrollment of more than one thousand students from Iran and abroad, along with the launch of new academic fields…

All StoriesLebanese Cleric: Women Play Key Role in Nurturing Generations of Resistance

Beirut– Sheikh Ahmed Al-Qattan, head of the “Qoluna wa al-Amal” community and a Lebanese Sunni cleric, underlined the vital role of believing women in raising generations committed to resistance.

Al-Mustafa International University Representative in India:

All StoriesWomen Can Be Spiritual and Practical Role Models

Lucknow– Hojatoleslam Sayyid Kamal Hosseini, representative of Al-Mustafa International University in India, underlined the significant role of women in the spiritual and moral advancement of…

All StoriesWomen Worldwide Donate Nearly 2,000 Books to Fatima Masoumeh Shrine Library

Qom – In the first quarter of this year, women from various countries donated 1,983 books in multiple languages and on diverse subjects to the Library of the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Fatima Masoumeh…

Women’s Seminary Management Center:

HOWZAHMillions at Arbaeen Send a Defiant Message Against the Oppressors of Today

The Women’s Seminary Management Center has issued a statement praising the historic presence of millions of pilgrims at this year’s Arbaeen procession, describing the gathering as not only an…

All StoriesFrom Karbala to Today: Women Pilgrims Keeping Lady Zaynab’s Mission Alive

The presence of women in the Arbaeen pilgrimage represents a new model of Muslim women in the contemporary world, combining spiritual devotion with active social participation, according to Najmeh…