In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
Sura 21: AL-ANBIYA (THE PROPHETS) - Juz' 17 - Translation Qarib
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Imam Khamenei:
Lady Zainab is a prominent lady in the history of humanity, not just in the
history of Islam.
This great lady is a role model for nurses.
Some jobs deal with the beauties in life, but your job deals with sufferings and
pain. Honouring nurses equals appreciation of religious values and rare human
virtues, from compassion and sympathy to patience in the face of pain and
irritability. Our society today needs empathy, commitment, patience and
endurance ...
"I saw nothing but beauty": Zeinab al-Kubra (sa)
On the day of Ashura Zeinab al-Kubra watched many of her dear ones go to the battlefield to get martyred. She watched Hussein ibn Ali (a.s.), Abbas, Ali Akbar, Qasem, her children, and other dear ones go to the battlefield. After they were martyred, she went through all those pains: The invasion of the enemy, disrespect, and the responsibility to take care of the surviving children and women. Is it possible to compare the enormity of this tragedy with physical pain? But when she was faced with these difficulties, Zeinab al-Kubra did not tell God to save her. She did not say, "O my Lord, save me." ...While the shredded body of her brother lay in front of her eyes, tells God, "O God, accept this sacrifice from us." When she was asked to describe what she had seen, she replied, "I did not see anything but beauty." All those tragedies were beautiful to Zeinab al-Kubra because they were from and for God - because they were supposed to promote the word of God.
Imam Khamenei:
Lady Zeinab (as) is a perfect example of a Muslim woman: a role model for
women's education, which Islam presents before the eyes of the world.
Lady Zeinab represents a multi-dimensional personality: she is wise and
well-educated with great knowledge; a distinguished person; anyone who meets
her, feels humble before the greatness of her wise soul and her insight …
Lady Zeinab has interwoven a woman’s enthusiastic affection with a believer’s
greatness, stability, and sedateness of heart; and the clear, articulate
language of a fighter, (Mujahed) on the path of God, and limpid insight that
pours out of her mouth and heart, astonishes listeners and spectators …
Those who have not known the slightest degree of religion or spirituality can
never comprehend such greatness in a woman.
Those who identify women as ornaments with makeup, as ignorant, and as toys for
men's play, can by no means comprehend the basis of a woman's identity within
the logic and viewpoint of Islam …
Ayatollah Khamenei, June 15, 2005
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Imam Khamenei:
Zeinab al-Kubra (s.a.) presented a deep analysis of her society's pathologies.
She spoke firmly and eloquently in that difficult situation. It was not the case
that she had an audience sitting in front of her and listening in silence. She
was not speaking the way an orator would speak to his audience. She was
surrounded by the enemies, holding spears in their hands. There were also some
ordinary people there - the same people who gave up Moslem to Ibn Ziad, the same
people who wrote letters to Imam Hussein and then broke their allegiance to him,
the same people who hid in their homes exactly when they were supposed to stand
up to Ibn Ziad. Among the people there were also some individuals who were not
courageous enough to do what they should have done, and they were watching Imam
Ali's daughter in tears on that day. Zeinab al-Kubra (s.a.) was faced with this
motley and unreliable crowd, yet she spoke in a firm manner. She was an
exemplary woman in history. Such women cannot be considered weak. This faithful
feminine nature may reveal itself in difficult conditions. She is a role model
for all great men and women in the world. She presented a deep analysis of the
problems facing the revolution started by the Holy Prophet (s.w.a.) and Imam Ali
(a.s.). She said, "You could not distinguish between right and wrong in the
fitna. You were unable to fulfill your duty. As a result, they severed the head
of the Holy Prophet's (s.w.a.) grandson and put it on a spear." We can
understand the greatness of her character when we consider such things.
This is a warning to our women to identify their role. They should understand
the greatness of being a woman by combining feminine modesty and morality with
pious dignity. That is how faithful Muslim women are…
Statements made during a meeting with Exemplary Nurses; April 21, 2010.
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Zainab bint Ali (as): The woman who saved Islam
A part of the sermon Hadrat Zainab (as) gave with utmost bravery in the gathering of Yazid son of Muawiya in Syria shook his majlis (gathering) and still echoes through time and space:
“By Allah (SWT), you cannot remove us from the minds (of people), and you cannot fade our message. You will never reach our glory and can never wash the stain of this crime from your hands. Your decisions will not be stable, your period of ruling will be short, and your population will scatter. In that day, a voice will shout: "Indeed may the curse of Allah (SWT) be upon the oppressors..."
Righteous people should not at all be affected by the harsh circumstances they undergo, that is exactly what Hadrat Zeinab (as) stressed in her speeches. She reiterated they (AhlulBayt) are the people of strong presence, strength, confidence and faith despite the drastic and harsh calamity that fell upon her and her family. The prophet's household turned this threat into an opportunity and made use of the entire situation and the circumstances they went through lead by the courageous Hadrat Zainab (as).
A model of defiance against oppression and injustice. A woman of patience and endurance. There was no act of worship greater than continuing the rising of her brother, delivering fiery sermons in the path of Kufa and Syria, and awakening ignorant people who were deceived by poisonous propaganda of Yazid son of Muawiya and martyred Imam Hussain (as) as a man who was out of Islam. Her sermons created a movement in Kufa and Damascus which shook the bases of Yazid's kingdom and even Yazid's son refused to replace his father as the king, and after a while, quitted the government while disgracing the oppressing dynasty of Umayyads …
In her lifetime, Hadrat Zainab (as) had endured immense pain from witnessing her loved ones martyred before her eyes, but she never objected to the destiny decreed upon her by Allah. The completeness of her submission is monumental. The grief she expressed was an outpouring of her incredible humanity.
Hadrat Zainab’s role was exemplary. It showed how bold Muslim women were and how they played a key role in consolidating Islamic teachings. Today, despite so much progress and the spread of education, so many Muslim women are suppressed. In some alleged Muslim societies, a woman’s voice is banned from even being heard in public; and here was Zainab (as) from the Imam’s family who became a public speaker to save Islamic values. The leadership of the family fell to Hadrat Zainab after Karbala, and she proved to be more than what was expected of her.
Today, women have to learn much from her example and leadership qualities. Her public role in the battle of Karbala has much to teach us both Muslim men and women. The only way for women in general and Muslim woman in particular could pay respects to her sacrifice is by being inspired by her life to be courageous in the face of tyranny, patient in times of trouble, and submissive to the will of God. Hadrat Zainab bint Ali (as) the role model for the righteous will forever teach us all that when we undergo countless trials in our lives, we should see nothing but beauty in them.
by Marwa Osman
Imam Khamenei:
The great lady of Karbala (Hazrat Zeinab Kobra (peace be upon her)) has proved
to all humanity and history that the "woman", despite all the short-sighted
efforts of the past and present, including the authoritarian Westerners in the
humiliation of woman, can be a vast ocean of patience, and a zenith of wisdom
and prudence …
Imam Khamenei:
Lady Zeinab: Epitome of greatness and wisdom
Lady Zeinab (pbuh) demonstrated to the entire history the massive spiritual and logical capacity of woman. Firstly, she showed a woman can be an ocean of patience and tolerance. Secondly, that a woman can be a peak of wisdom and prudence.
Lady Zeinab (pbuh): Peak of patience and power
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As long as the light of Hazrat Khadijah al-Kubra (s.a.) and Hazrat Fatima Zahra
(s.a.) and Hazrat Zainab (s.a.) continues to shine, the old and new anti-woman
plots will not bear any results. Not only did thousands of Iranian women with
Karbala-like spirit stand up against the apparent cruelties against women but
they also revealed the true nature of modern cruelties to women …
The lionesses of the Islamic Revolution of Iran proved that there is a third
paradigm which is neither eastern nor western. Muslim Iranian women opened to
the women of the world, a new chapter in history that proved one can be a woman,
maintain her chastity, modestly dressed and noble, and yet actively be at the
center of the events …
According to Islamic ideals, there is a paradigm for Muslim women to follow.
This model is complete: an Islamic woman is a woman who possesses faith; she
embraces "ifaff" [chastity, virtue]; she manages the most important elements of
human education; she is influential in society; she can grow, scientifically and
spiritually; she is the doyenne of the very important foundation of family and a
great source of comfort for man: all of these qualities exist, as well as other
female qualities such as delicacy, softness of heart, and preparedness for
receiving the divine light. These qualities make up the paradigm for the Muslim
woman. These are the very characteristics that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) applied
to various statements while praising Fatima Zahra, Khadija al-Kubra (God's
greeting be upon them), and women in general ...
During the calamities of Karbala, Zeinab (as) didn't say O' God save me! She said: Accept from us!
Imam Khamenei:
The permanence of Islam, the divine path and continuation of this path by God's
servants are based upon Hussain ibn Ali's (as) and Zeinab al-Kubra's (pbuh)
actions. That is to say, as a result of the great patience, resistance, and
endurance of hardships, you see that religious values have gained a lot of
ground in the modern world. All these human values, which are consistent with
human nature, in different schools of thought, are rooted in religious values.
These values have been promoted by religion. That is the nature of efforts for a
divine cause … Feb 8, 2010
Lady Zeinab: The epitome of dignity ...
The real empowered woman, Lady Zeinab (pbuh) ...
Lady Zeinab, a role model for all great women and men around the globe ...
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Martyr Majid Ghorban Khani was born in 1990 in Yaft Abad (name of a region in Tehran). He went to Syria in order to defend from Hazrat Zainab(SA) holy shrine. Finally he and his friends such as; Martyr Mostafa Chegini, Martyr Morteza Karimi and Martyr Mohammad Azhand were martyred in the defense of Hazrat Zainab(SA) holy shrine in Khan Tuman (Syria) in 2016.
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In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
Sura 21: AL-ANBIYA (THE PROPHETS) - Juz' 17 - Translation Qarib
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Fatima al-Zahra (A.S.): The Secret of Creation, the Measure of
Truth, and the Axis of Existence
An excerpt from the treatise Sharḥ al-Sirr, on the occasion of Fatimiyya Before
time began, before space took form, before the Pen inscribed upon the Tablet, a
light was created-not of matter, nor of imagination. A light that God preserved
in a vessel beneath the Throne and named it "Fatima." This light was not merely
a prelude to creation, but the origin of divine ontology. The Messenger of God
(peace be upon him and his family) said: "The light of .Fatima was created
before the creation of the heavens and the earth" (1) In a divine narration, God
said: "Were it not for you, I would not have created the heavens; were it not
for Ali, I would not have created you; and were it not for Fatima, I would not
have created either of you” (2). Fatima is not on the .margins of creation-she
stands at its very center.
In the Hadith al-Kisa', Gabriel does not ask who is under the cloak; he asks:
"Fatima and her father, her husband, and her sons" (3). This grammatical
structure reveals that Fatima is the criterion by which others are known. She is
the axis, not the complement. The People of the Cloak are defined by Fatima- not
the other way around. She is the radiant center around which prophethood .and
guardianship revolve.
In Surah al-Kawthar, God says: "Indeed, We have granted you Kawthar." Imam
al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) interpreted this verse: "Kawthar is Fatima, and her
progeny are the Imams” (4). Fatima is Kawthar-abundant goodness, the
continuation of prophethood, the stream of guardianship flowing through history.
She is not merely the mother of Hasan and Husayn; she is the mother of the
.Imams, the mother of the Ummah, and the mother of truth.
Compared to other sacred women in religious history, Fatima holds a unique and
unparalleled station. Mary is the symbol of purity; Asiya, the embodiment of
faith amidst tyranny; Khadijah, the loyal companion of revelation; Sarah, the
mother of nations. But Fatima transcends them all. She is not only a mother, but
the architect of the Muhammadan nation; not only a worshipper, but the orator of
justice; not only oppressed, but the martyr of guardianship. If Mary stood in
.the sanctuary, Fatima stood in the battlefield of divine leadership Fatima is
the manifestation of divine names in human form. In her gaze is divine beauty;
in her speech, heavenly wisdom; in her silence, the cry for justice; in her
tears, the storm of gnosis. Imam al-Hasan al-Askari (peace be upon him) said:
"We are the proofs of God over His creation, and our grandmother Fatima is the
proof of God over us" (5). She is not merely the .perfect human-she is the
mirror of divine attributes.
Fatima's martyrdom is not an end-it is the beginning of a luminous eruption.
From her broken rib flowed strength; from her silent home rose a sermon; from
her oppression emerged a revolution. Imam al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) said:
"Fatima was a truthful martyr" (6). She is the first martyr in the path of
guardianship—a martyr whose silence echoed through history.
In an age of crisis in feminine identity, Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her)
offers a roadmap for the Muslim woman as a builder of civilization. In her home,
she is a wife and mother; in the mosque, a preacher of justice; in society, a
defender of truth; in solitude, a mystic of the night. She is the complete
woman-not in the masculine or modern definition, but in the divine one. Imam Ali
(peace be upon him) said: "By God, I never angered her nor forced her into
anything until God took her soul" (7). This statement is not merely a
description .of marital harmony-it is a testimony to her sacred stature.
Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her) is not merely a historical figure—she is a
divine proclamation for the contemporary human. She is the axis of existence,
the measure of truth, and the secret of creation. If the world seeks to return
to justice, purity, and truth, it must begin with Fatima.
S.m.r
Footnotes:
Bihār al-Anwar, Allama Majlisi, vol. 43, p. 4
Mustadrak Safinat al-Bihār, Shaykh Ali Namazi, vol. 3, p. 336
'Uyun Akhbār al-Riḍā, Shaykh Ṣadūq, vol. 1, p. 294
Tafsir Nur al-Thaqalayn, vol. 5, p. 524
Bihār al-Anwar, vol. 43, p. 150
Dalā'il al-Imāmah, al-Ṭabarī, p. 45
Nahj al-Balaghah, Sermon 200
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In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
Sura 21: AL-ANBIYA (THE PROPHETS) - Juz' 17 - Translation Qarib
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Imam Khamenei:
We should take more (spiritual) advantage of Lady Masumeh (pbuh). She is the
direct child of an Imam. An Imam's daughter, an Imam's sister, and an Imam's
aunt, she has a great position. The supplication when making a pilgrimage to her
shrine reads, "O Fatimah Masumeh, intercede for me so that I may enter heaven,
for you have a great honor and status with God."
Imam Khamenei, [July 19, 1992]
Imam Khamenei:
The presence of honorable instructors, luminaries, scholars and seminarians of
Qom Seminary have made this meeting great. The coincidence of this meeting with
the auspicious birth anniversary of Imam Ali ibn Musa ar-Ridha (as) and his
honorable sister, Hazrat Fatima Masoumeh (s.a.), reminds me of their significant
movement and migration. Their movement was, undoubtedly, a constructive and
significant event of Iranian history and Shia Islam.
There is no doubt that Hazrat Fatima Masoumeh (s.a.) played an indisputably
important role in the development of Qom. She played an undeniable role, helping
this historical and religious city gain prominence. Through her journey, among
the companions and friends of the infallible Imams (a.s.), and by traveling
through different cities, she sowed the seeds of knowledge and Vilayat,
especially after her arrival in Qom. This honorable lady, a young girl who had
been educated by the Holy Prophet's (s.w.a.) household, caused Qom to shine as
the main stronghold of the teachings of the Holy Prophet's (s.w.a.) household
during a dark reign of oppressors. She made this city a stronghold for
transferring the light of knowledge and the teachings of the Holy Prophet's
(s.w.a.) household to the east and west of the Islamic world … Oct 21, 2010
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Imam Khamenei:
There exist three glittering, outstanding points among all the bright spots of
Qom: First, the holy shrine of Hazrat Fatimeh Masoumeh (ra); an exceptional
woman, from near her holy grave arose, for the first time, this bounteous,
exuberant spring [city of Qom], bringing blessings to the entire world,
especially to the Muslim world.
Secondly, Qom has forever been the birthplace of innovation in science,
jurisprudence, and hadith: the reputed seminary has been present in the holy
city. Beginning 1200 years ago, great scholars, jurists, precious philosophers,
sovereign hadith writers and eminent authors rose from this city, or they took
refuge in Qom, settling underneath the illuminated rays of Hazrat Masoumeh
(ra)... October 05, 2000
Imam Khamenei:
Qom is the city of knowledge. It is the city of jihad, the city of insight. The
insight of the people of Qom is a crucial factor which has revealed itself
during past 32 years. It is interesting that the establishment of the city of
Qom resulted from a jihad-like movement accompanied by insight. That is to say,
when the Ash'aris settled in this region, they turned it into a center for
propagating the teachings of the Holy Prophet's household (a.s.). They started a
cultural jihad in this region. Before they came to Qom, the Ash'aris had already
engaged in armed jihad. The leader of the Ash'aris had fought alongside Zayd ibn
Ali (a.s.). This was why al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf became furious with them, and they
were forced to leave for this region and make it the center of knowledge relying
on their efforts, insight and knowledge. This caused Hazrat Masoumeh (s.a.) to
express her tendency to stay in Qom when she was passing by. It was all because
of the Ash'ari luminaries who were living in this region.The Ash'aris welcomed
Hazrat Masoumeh (s.a.) and invited her to their city. After her demise, they
built a shrine for her in this city. As the ones who started this great cultural
movement, the people of Qom established a center for promoting the teachings of
the Holy Prophet's household (a.s.) at that time. They trained hundreds of
religious scholars, hadith experts and exegetes of Islamic and Quranic teachings
and send them to different parts of the world of Islam. Knowledge spread from
Qom to Khorasan, Iraq and Sham. This shows the insight that the early residents
of Qom enjoyed. Qom was established on the basis of insight and jihad. Oct 19,
2010
Imam Khamenei:
There is no doubt that Hazrat Fatima Masoumeh (s.a.) played an indisputably
important role in helping Qom become Qom. She played an undeniable role in
helping this historical and religious city gain prominence. Through her journey
among the companions and friends of the infallible Imams (a.s.) and by traveling
through different cities and sowing the seeds of knowledge and Vilayat during
her journey, especially after arriving in Qom, this honorable lady, this young
girl who had been educated by the Holy Prophet's (s.w.a.) household, caused Qom
to shine as the main stronghold of the teachings of the Holy Prophet's (s.w.a.)
household during that dark reign of oppressors. She made this city a stronghold
for transferring the light of knowledge and the teachings of the Holy Prophet's
(s.w.a.) household to the east and west of the world of Islam. Oct 21, 2010
Imam Khamenei:
There is no doubt that Hazrat Fatimah Masumah (pbuh) played an indisputably
important role in helping this city gain prominence. Through her journey this
honorable lady caused Qom to shine as the main stronghold for transferring the
light of knowledge and the teachings of the Holy Prophet's Household (pbut).
Imam Khamenei
Oct. 21, 2010
Imam Khamenei:
The city of Qom was established due to a Jihad-like movement, which was
accompanied by insight. The Ash'ari turned this region into a center for
propagating the teachings of the Holy Prophet's Household (pbut). This caused
Hazrat Masumeh (pbuh) to express an interest in going to Qom when she was
passing by. They (the people of Qom) went to welcome Hazrat Masumeh. Since that
time, this luminous shrine glows in this city.
Imam Khamenei, [Oct 19, 2010]
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Serenity at the Summit of Power; Religious Rationality Amid the Media Storm
In an era where politics, religion, and media are intertwined, the presence of a
wise, courageous religious leader of a nation can itself be a powerful political
message one that acts more .deeply than a thousand words, without noise
The recent meeting of the wise Leader of the Islamic Revolution with scientific
elites and religious thinkers recalled the ancient bond between "the knowledge
of jurisprudence and prudent politics" a connection rooted in the thoughts of
scholars like Allameh Na'ini (may he rest in peace), which today has become a
tangible manifestation of religious and democratic governance .in the structure
of the Islamic Republic.
In this meeting, it was once again emphasized that religious rationality neither
tends toward passivity nor emotionalism. A system built upon faith and knowledge
advances its path with .stability, serenity, and wisdom even when the global
atmosphere is filled with psychological warfare and media destabilization.
Against the wave of distorted imagery and anxiety-inducing propaganda, the
continued programs, meetings, and direct dialogues of the wise and beloved
Leader of the Islamic Revolution :adored by monotheists worldwide are signs of
inner vitality and national self-confidence. Such a presence, free from slogans,
reveals a truth.
True power lies in serenity, and strength stems from rationality and faith not
from shouting and spectacle.
In this perspective, the memory of Allameh Na'ini revives a thought that sees
justice, legality, and public oversight as pillars of divine governance. He was,
in his time, a theorist of the link. between freedom and faith and today, the
continuation of that thought is reflected in the behavior and macro-management
of the country.
Iran's message to the world today is the same one that shines through the
silence and dignity of its leadership.
A nation founded on reason, faith, and patience does not fear the storm of
propaganda.
Serenity is the language of power. O Allah, protect and grant victory to our
Leader. The humble, S.M.R
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