Muslim women (101)

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…

ReligiousWomen: Pillars of Compassionate Care in Islamic Families

Abadan, Khuzestan Province — Zakia Fayyazi, Deputy Director of Research at the Fatima Al-Zahra Specialized Seminary (peace be upon her) in Abadan, emphasized the central role of women in caring…

All StoriesChancellor of Jamiat Al-Zahra Seminary: Arbaeen Pilgrimage is a Path of Transformation and Insight

KARBALA – Addressing the pilgrims of the "Alongside the 9th Caravan" during the Arbaeen procession, Mrs. Sayyideh Zohreh Burqei, Director of the Jamiat Al-Zahra Seminary (peace be upon her),…

HOWZAHDirector of Jamiat Al-Zahra Seminary (S) Meets with Iran’s Cultural Counselor in Iraq to Discuss Expanded Cooperation

A high-level meeting focused on cultural and academic collaboration was held between the leadership of Jamiat Al-Zahra Seminary (S) and Hojjatoleslam Abu Zari, the Cultural Counselor of the Islamic…

All Stories"Islamophobic Incidents Surge in Australia, Women and Girls Targeted Most"

Australia has seen a “dramatic surge” in Islamophobic incidents since the Oct. 7, 2023, with women and girls disproportionately targeted, local broadcaster SBS News reported Monday.

HOWZAHHazrat Zainab: A Timeless Role Model in the Struggle for Truth and Justice

A professor at Jamiat Al-Zahra Seminary has highlighted the pivotal role of Hazrat Zainab (PBUH) in defending truth and exposing injustice following the tragedy of Ashura, describing her as a…

All StoriesMuslim women in media face ‘systematic Islamophobia and discrimination’

A new report on Muslim women in the media has revealed alarming rates of discrimination, Islamophobia and exclusion in the industry.

All StoriesQom Official: Hazrat Zainab Is a Timeless Model of Awareness and Scholarly Activism for Women

Fatemeh Heydari praises Hazrat Zainab's decisive leadership and enduring influence at Zainabiyya Pilgrims’ Conference

All StoriesL.A. chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations suing OCSD for forcibly removing protesters hijabs

Suing Orange County, the Orange County Sheriff's Department, Sheriff Don Barnes and individual OCSD deputies for forcibly removing the hijabs of two women while detaining them at a protest at…

All StoriesOnce again, British politicians want to ‘ban the burqa’

Once again, the debate over Muslim women's right to choose their attire has resurfaced in British politics. Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin recently questioned Prime Minister Keir Starmer on whether…

All StoriesTehran hosts 5th Int’l Conference on Role of Women in Global Developments

The 5th International Conference on Role of Women in Global Developments in Tehran will host researchers from eight countries to examine the pivotal role of women in the cultural, social and…

Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees of KADEM:

All StoriesHeadscarf bans undermine women’s rights globally

In the face of rising Islamophobia, Bayraktar says banning religious attire like headscarves isolates Muslim women and creates new 'glass ceilings' in education, sports, and employment

All StoriesIranian women are determined to build a more just future: Envoy to the U.N.

Iran's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations says the persistence, determination, and strong will of Iranian women have been a key factor in driving progress in all aspects of…

HOWZAHFifth Int’l Conference on "Women's Mission in Global Developments" to be held

The Fifth International Conference on "Women's Mission in Global Developments" is going to be held, and therefore, professors from the seminary and university, researchers, and students are invited…

SCHOLARSHijab is to protect women's dignity

Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi has stated that Hijab is to protect women's personality and does not contradict their freedom.

All StoriesGrand Ayat. Sistani’s Representative Supports Women’s Education

In an unprecedented move aimed at supporting female students, the representative of senior cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Sheikh Abdul Mahdi al-Karbalai, issued special orders for free…