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Qom Community Rallies for Gaza and Lebanon

by خانم هاشمی

As the conflict in Gaza and Lebanon rages on, the people of Qom are unwavering in their commitment to providing humanitarian aid. Community centers have become hubs of activity, filled with people donating food, clothing, and money.

As reported by Jahanbanou News agency, the kind and compassionate people of Qom province once again amazed us with their overwhelming presence at community centers to aid the oppressed people of Gaza and Lebanon.

Here in Iran, Qom, at the Noor Cultural Complex, individuals with empty hands but strong faith have gathered to help the victims of Gaza and Lebanon. They have come with all they possess. Some have brought cooked food, others have brought pickles, tomato paste, and walnuts from their home gardens to sell. They say that Hussein’s army needs help now and that they are here to contribute. They have come with their young children. Some are selling, while others are buying to help.

The struggle continues!

This place is paradise, a utopian society. Kindness is overflowing, and one can see faith, resilience, and steadfastness in the face of each individual. Thank you, God, for allowing us to be with these good people.

Community Centers: People’s Aid

The photos sent by our honorary female reporter from Jahanbanou show the sense of responsibility of women who, with all their ability and creativity, have taken the initiative to collect and help the people of Lebanon and Gaza.

The people of Qom are showing the world what humanity truly means. Their selfless efforts to aid the victims of Gaza and Lebanon are truly inspiring. Let’s join hands and support these noble causes.

Qom Community Rallies for Gaza and Lebanon
Qom Community Rallies for Gaza and Lebanon
Qom Community Rallies for Gaza and Lebanon
Qom, Noor Cultural Complex

The struggle continues! The people of Qom, like the people of other cities in Iran, are answering the call to help their brothers and sisters in Gaza and Lebanon. How can you help? Your donation, big or small, can make a difference. Visit your local community center today.

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Family of Martyrs Meet with Supreme Leader

by خانم هاشمی

A heart-warming encounter took place Wednesday as the family of martyrs, Masoumeh Karbassi and Reza Avazeh, met with the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution. On Saturday, October 19th, Dr. Reza Avazeh and his Iranian wife, Masoumeh Karbassi, were martyred in an Israeli air attack on Beirut.

The leader’s kiss on the hands of the martyr’s child

“My mother was a computer engineer, and my father held a doctorate in the same field,” said 17-year-old Mehdi, standing closest to the Supreme Leader. “They loved each other deeply. Even at the moment of their martyrdom, their hands were clasped together.” Mehdi, along with his siblings Mohtadi(14), Zahra (10), Mohammad (8), and little Fatima (3), are all children of the martyred couple.

Recounting the tragic incident, Mehdi explained: “A drone identified them and followed them in the Jounieh region of Lebanon. Four missiles were fired at their car, two of which missed. The third hit the car, so my father and mother got out of the car together, holding hands. The fourth missile, thank God, martyred them.”

Hope and resilience

Expressing a level of maturity beyond his years, Mehdi reflected: “‘Allah does not task any soul except to the extent of its capacity‘. Surely, if God had not seen this capability in us, He would not have subjected us to this great test.” The Supreme Leader affirmed Mehdi’s words, adding that “there is a great reward for this.” Instead of a traditional gift, Mehdi requested that the Supreme Leader pray for all the fighters in Lebanon.

They are here!

When asked about the father, the martyr’s mother, a medical doctor who now teaches Persian at a Lebanese university, replied, “He is a heart surgeon, and his presence was greatly needed in Lebanon during this war. He couldn’t leave.” Despite her words, her eyes revealed a depth of sorrow. Before the meeting, she had expressed a lifelong desire to meet the Supreme Leader, saying, “It was one of my dreams, but more than me, Reza and Masoumeh wanted to see him. Now I say, I wish they were here.” Then, pausing, she added, “But they are here!”

Family of Martyrs Meet with Supreme Leader

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LGBT Support as a Civilizational Issue

by خانم هاشمی

A women’s affairs expert emphasized that discussions on LGBT support are deeply tied to civilization. A civilization founded on immorality has money as one of its primary drivers and catalysts.

Recently, the Paris Olympics opening ceremony was held with a performance that many considered to be filled with symbols of homosexuality, Satanism, and immorality.

The depiction of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ by a group of LGBTQ+ community members and half-naked dancers, with overt homosexual imagery, has sparked a wave of anger and protests.Terms like ‘Satanism,’ ‘disgusting,’ ‘hateful,’ and ‘blasphemous’ were used by many Twitter users to describe this opening ceremony.

A Civilizational War

A cursory glance at recent films and series reveals a striking increase in the portrayal of sexual minorities in cinema. Hedonism is inherently embedded in Western civilization, but this cultural laxity is becoming increasingly apparent.

Recent events have shown that many of the suspicions about the atheistic nature of Western civilization are not merely conspiracy theories. As the edges of this civilizational war become sharper, the boundaries of discursive conflict also become clearer.

The Profit Motive Behind LGBTQ+ Support in Western Media

Many people may have wondered why Western governments and media, especially in the United States, support issues like the LGBTQ+ community. Fariba Alasvand, in an interview with Tasnim News Agency, explained the reason for the widespread media support for the issue of “the rainbow of constructed genders” by referring to the profitability of the new wave of sex change, saying: “Discussions related to the realm of chastity are highly civilizational. A civilization based on immorality has money as one of its drivers and catalysts. In 2000, I read in the official Beijing document that the pornography industry in Los Angeles alone generated four billion dollars that year.”

LGBT Support as a Civilizational Issue

The West’s Moral Boundaries and Control

Abolfadl Eghbali, also explaining the media’s support for the LGBTQ+ community, points to the controlling role of this issue, saying: ‘Western civilization, historically, has no choice but to cross moral boundaries. This civilization leaves no conditions for societies; whether it is about the institution of the family or a personality like Jesus Christ. Today, the West has even emptied human gender of meaning. The more permissiveness there is in societies, the easier it is to control people, and this is the reason for the increase of this culture in the West; as we saw in the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. Of course, it should be noted that these behaviors do not represent the entire Western society and there is still a commitment to family in many parts of it.’

The Global Push for Secular, Anti-Human Dignity Policies

However, a more critical issue is the global imposition of secular, anti-human dignity policies, which are not even universally accepted within Western countries themselves. Through extensive media propaganda and pressure from human rights organizations, these policies are being forced upon the entire world. Even Islamic countries are facing international pressure to accept and tolerate the LGBTQ community. The United Nations, using various levers of power, is pursuing the decriminalization of homosexuality and the legalization of same-sex marriage in different countries, including Islamic nations.

Sexual Minorities’ Rights: A Cornerstone of the 2030 Education Agenda!

In this regard, Fariba Alasvand, referring to the 2030 Agenda’s support for homosexuals, noted: ‘The right to quality education for all is one of the clauses of the 2030 Agenda. One of the documents published by UNESCO on this agenda emphasizes that if a homosexual in a country cannot say “I am a homosexual” in school, that country has not provided quality education for all. In other words, guaranteeing the rights of sexual minorities is considered a necessary condition for quality education in the 2030 Agenda.’

She also added about the pressures from the international community to tolerate the LGBTQ community in Islamic countries: ‘Last year, I participated in an international conference in Lebanon where representatives from various Islamic countries like Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, Iraq, and Lebanon were present and had presented papers. Without exception, all the papers were related to the LGBTQ issue. One of the professors who was with me asked me in surprise why all their discussions were focused on this topic?

Two weeks later, I went to a conference in Qatar where my paper had also been accepted. It was an important conference on the topic of family and the modern world. About three hundred family advocates from all over the world, including prominent professors from renowned universities like Washington, Boston, Canadian and European universities, as well as universities in Islamic and African countries, had participated. Again, I saw that one of the most important issues they referred to was the LGBTQ issue. This shows the severe international pressure to accept this issue in Islamic countries, which is a very dangerous issue.’

The Peril of Promoting Sexual Deviance in Iranian Culture

Despite the fact that such topics are not accepted within the Iranian-Islamic cultural sphere and are completely in conflict with our religious and cultural certainties, we are witnessing attempts to normalize and legitimize these sexual deviations under the influence of media propaganda.

Some academic figures in Iran have also created a narrative to accept these deviations. For instance, as a first step, they have tried to avoid considering this orientation as a ‘disorder’ and to accept a third gender in addition to male and female.

The Silent Epidemic: The Growing Influence of Western Sexual Ideologies

These events occur at the societal level and under the silence of domestic media and institutions. While our adolescents and youth are bombarded with advertisements to normalize and promote various forms of sexual deviation, domestic institutions and media still believe that concealing sexual issues and deviations and sweeping them under the rug is better than addressing these issues correctly, raising awareness, and providing information to society.

While correctly addressing these issues and increasing the awareness of adolescents and families to counter such deviations, which spread due to ignorance and lack of information, is an undeniable necessity.

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Women’s Aid to the Resistance Front

by خانم هاشمی

In a testament to their unwavering courage and compassion, women across the nation have risen to the forefront of the struggle to support Lebanon and Hezbollah. Through the Women’s Aid to the Resistance Front, these determined individuals have made significant contributions, demonstrating their indispensable role in the fight for justice and freedom. From providing medical supplies and humanitarian aid to offering moral and spiritual support, women have proven themselves to be invaluable assets to the cause.

order of jihad

The order was clear but profound: “It is incumbent upon all Muslims to stand by the people of Lebanon and the victorious Hezbollah with their capabilities.”

After the Leader’s speech, few people could avoid thinking about what their capabilities were and what they could do. Certainly, the Leader’s intention was not merely to be physically present on the battlefields. His message was directed at all of us: men, women, and teenagers!

This is why, after the Leader declared a jihad, we have been thinking about how we, as a mother, as a shopkeeper or a worker, and as a psychologist or student, can help the people of Lebanon. Our report today is a narrative of the small and large actions that people have taken to help Hezbollah.

Women's Aid to the Resistance Front

Gold That Found Its Way to Good

I don’t know if you remember what the Iranian mothers did during the Gaza war. They performed a great deed, donating their gold, large and small, to the resistance front. The gold was sold, and the proceeds were collected to help Gaza.

This time too, at the Leader’s command, a large number of women in our country have started with their first assets and capabilities. Women’s gold has both material and spiritual value; for example, it might be a souvenir from a loved one or their wedding ring. However, none of these diminish the women’s generosity or prevent them from donating their gold to the resistance.

In this movement, women entrust the proceeds or the gold itself to the Leader’s office for the benefit of the resistance. Among the donated gold, there are sets worth more than 100 million tomans and small and large earrings that women have taken out of their ears to spend them in a better place.

Women's Aid to the Resistance Front
“Nasr, Nasr, Until Victory” campaign

Sending the Strongest Weapon to Lebanon

The Prophet Muhammad says: “Prayer is the weapon of the believer.” In another place, he has attributed the increase of calamities to the decrease of prayer, saying: “If prayer decreases, calamity descends.”

There is no doubt that the resistance front, in addition to financial aid, needs a weapon made of prayer to destroy the “Israel” calamity that has befallen it. Therefore, we should not forget the most effective and simplest means we have. A number of our compatriots have participated in the “Nasr, Nasr, Until Victory” campaign, using the Quran to help the Muslims of Gaza and Lebanon.

Imam Sadiq (peace be upon him) says about the virtue of Surah Nasr that whoever recites Surah Nasr in his optional or obligatory prayers, God will help him.

In this campaign, our help is to recite Surah Nasr with the intention of the victory of Muslims and the defeat of Israel, which is a help and support to the resistance forces.

A Woman Who House-to-House Promotes Hezbollah

Her name is Fatima, and she teaches mathematics at one of the high schools in Karaj. For a few days now, she has been traveling the route from home to school and school to home with a new companion: a yellow Hezbollah flag in the corner of her backpack.

It might be the simplest thing she can do for Hezbollah, but to carry out the Leader’s command, she has started from the very beginning and does not want to delay under the pretext of doing great things.

Since the Hezbollah flag has become a guest in her backpack, she has talked to many people. Among the students, among the teachers, and even on the street, that yellow flag is an opportunity to talk about Hezbollah’s resistance against Israel, and wherever she goes, the resistance of the Lebanese people against Israel becomes the topic of her conversation.

Houses That Are Strongholds

Israel thought that had killed Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah to end Hezbollah’s activities, but Hezbollah is alive, and even if Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah is not in this world, his blood has taken root in the world, and now thousands of Seyyed Hassans in Lebanon and beyond its borders will stand up against the invading enemy.

Another way to help the people of Lebanon is to show that every house of ours is a resistance stronghold and that all of us, from small to large, are members of Hezbollah. Another campaign to help the people of Lebanon is to install the Lebanese and Hezbollah flag on the doors of shops, cars, and houses, which has recently started.

This campaign is also participated by the people of Iraq, who have installed the Lebanese and Hezbollah flag on the rooftops of buildings, shops, houses, and on the streets and alleys.

Women's Aid to the Resistance Front

This Is Iran, and We Are Hezbollah’s Army

In addition to the financial aid that is sent from Iran to Lebanon through the most reliable channel, the Leader’s office, to meet their food and health needs, various measures have been taken and are being taken in these few days. Everyone brings whatever they can to the field so that the Leader’s command is not left on the ground, just like a small picture from the days of the Holy Defense War.

Also, a long list of people who have volunteered to fight Israel in different cities has been compiled. Some women have increased the portion of their food and every day, along with their own food, they offer a few servings as a vow for the health of the fighters.

Mosques and neighborhoods have held prayer stations to carry out cultural activities. Home mourning ceremonies have revived, and people are mourning Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah. However, it is a victorious mourning, in which, following the example of their master, Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), they express their aversion to tyranny and pray to be on the path of truth.

Memorial tables have been set up in schools, mosques, and offices, and various artists are spending their art for resistance, such as designers who have only painted the face of Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah in these few days.

“Reactions of Lebanese people to the jewelry donation campaign“

What has been said are just a few examples of responding to the Leader’s command to show that this is Iran and we support Hezbollah. This is Iran and we are the children of Imam Khomeini, a man who believed that we would not leave the voice of the oppressed of the world unanswered.

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National Women’s Health Week

by خانم هاشمی

The Ministry of Health has announced that the theme for this year’s Iran’s National Women’s Health Week is “Healthy Woman, Healthy Mother, Healthy Generation.”

According to the Ministry of Health, the daily themes for the week are as follows:

  • Tuesday, October 15, 2023: Maternal Health and Childbearing
  • Wednesday, October 16, 2023: Health Literacy, Self-Care, and Women’s Health
  • Thursday, October 17, 2023: Healthy Lifestyles at Different Stages of Women’s Lives
  • Friday, October 18, 2023: The Role of the Family in Preserving and Improving the Health of Women, Mothers, and Children
  • Saturday, October 19, 2023: Opportunities and Threats of Media and Their Impact on Women’s Health
  • Sunday, October 20, 2023: Based on University and Regional Priorities
  • Monday, October 21, 2023: Breast Cancer; From Prevention to Recovery

Self-Care: Nourishing Your Mind, Body, and Soul

Have you ever heard the phrase “take care of yourself”? Self-care is a term that has become increasingly common in our daily conversations. But when do we really think about self-care? Is it only when we’re sick or facing a major life event?

National Women's Health Week

What is Self-Care?

Self-care encompasses a wide range of activities that we consciously do to improve our overall well-being. It’s about taking care of our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. While some self-care practices are universal, others are unique to each individual and their circumstances. For instance, seeking support from loved ones can be a powerful form of self-care when we’re feeling overwhelmed.

Why is Self-Care Important?

Engaging in regular self-care practices offers numerous benefits, including:

  • Increased resilience to illness
  • Reduced burnout
  • Improved mental health
  • Enhanced mood and self-esteem
  • Stronger relationships
  • Better stress management
  • Increased energy and productivity
  • Greater life satisfaction

By prioritizing self-care, we can better manage our time and energy, leading to a more fulfilling life.

Are You Practicing Self-Care?

Pay attention to your body and mind. Are you experiencing any of the following signs that you may need to prioritize self-care?

  • Low energy levels
  • Constant stress or anxiety
  • Lack of motivation
  • Feeling overwhelmed or burned out
  • Physical health issues
  • Emotional difficulties
  • Challenges in relationships
  • Feeling a sense of emptiness or purposelessness

Conclusion

Self-care isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. By making conscious choices to nourish our minds, bodies, and souls, we can live happier, healthier lives.

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Women’s Land Ownership: A Comparative Analysis

by خانم هاشمی

Women’s land ownership in Australia has been historically limited, despite their significant contributions to agriculture. This inequality is particularly evident in the context of inheriting family farms. In contrast, Islamic laws have traditionally recognized and protected women’s land ownership rights, granting them specific economic freedoms.

Phys news agency reported that despite playing a significant role in agriculture, women in Australia are often deprived of owning agricultural land. When it comes to inheriting the family farm, daughters, mothers, and daughters-in-law are often overlooked. New data shows that Australian women only inherit 10% of family farms, while Australian women play the most prominent role in agriculture.

Islamic Inheritance Laws

You may have heard many times that in Islam, men inherit twice as much as women from their father’s estate, or that a woman inherits one-quarter of her husband’s estate if there are no children, and one-eighth if there are children. You may have wondered why women should not inherit equally with men and ultimately felt a sense of injustice from the apparent inequality in the inheritance share of women and men in Islam.

This feeling may be somewhat alleviated by examining other countries and their situations. For example, the news about Australian women reports that despite their active participation in agriculture, they have no share in its ownership, and this is not uncommon.

Islam’s Role in Empowering Women

The truth is that this was the case even before the advent of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). In many different nations, it was common for women not to inherit from their families. Sometimes, a woman was even inherited like a commodity by others. However, with the advent of Islam, a woman’s human personality was revived through divine command to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in various stages and continuously.

One of the stages of the revival of women’s personality in Islam was granting women the right to ownership. Women had long been deprived of their agency, and Islam restored this status to them and granted them the economic rights of a human being, one aspect of which is “inheritance“. Other aspects include “alimony“, “mahr“, and “ownership of the property, assets, and income that she earns”.

Women's Land Ownership

Economic Agency of Women in Islam

It took a long time for this female agency to be established and recognized by a society dominated by patriarchy. But today, this issue has become so normal and acceptable in Islamic societies that their only problem is the inequality in the inheritance share between brothers and sisters.

This is while the economic agency of women in the family is not a temporary and stagnant matter that is limited to the division of inheritance, but rather a fluid and permanent matter that is also reflected in discussions about alimony, housing, household goods, the comfort of women, mahr, etc.

Hidden Truths Behind Divine Laws

Certainly, there are hidden truths behind divine laws that curious and sharp-eyed humans have not been able to understand.

However, by reading what happens in different societies regarding women’s economic rights and the issue of inheritance, it can be a good indicator of the realities that have occurred in different contemporary societies in relation to women, so that the blackouts that have occurred cannot cause frustration and isolation among Muslim women.

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Islam and Women’s Rights: A Personal Journey

by خانم هاشمی

In this exclusive interview, Fatima Atsuko Hoshino, a Japanese woman who converted to Islam, shares her personal experiences and insights on the intersection of Islam and women’s rights. Her journey from a life immersed in Western consumerism to a dedicated Muslim woman offers a unique perspective on the misconceptions surrounding Islam and its treatment of women.

Read on for the exclusive report by Jahanbanou News Agency with Ms. Fatima Hoshino, a missionary of Islam; Part Two:

Islam and Women’s Rights

*Continuing your speech, I wanted to ask if you don’t think that Islam is in conflict with women’s rights?

The Significance of Blood Money in Islamic Law

On the contrary, Islam strongly supports women’s rights. Many non-Muslims believe that because the blood money of women is less than that of men in Islam, Islam does not value the lives of women. In fact, the value of a human life is never calculated with money.

The philosophy of the difference in the blood money of women and men is actually due to the protection of women.

Because the financial backing of a family depends on the man. It is the woman and the deceased family who receive the blood money. In fact, this is a kind of support for women and the family and in no way means that the value and status of men is higher.

Hijab: A Symbol of Empowerment

Or for example, about the issue of hijab. As I mentioned earlier, in my youth I had this problem that every day I felt that I was being consumed. I constantly spend money and am always looking for fashion and things like that. I thought that if I didn’t follow fashion and clothing, I wouldn’t be accepted and this caused me an inner problem.

For example, at first, I didn’t know what hijab was and I just obeyed God’s command to a Muslim that you should pray, fast in the month of Ramadan, and since you are a woman, you should wear hijab. But I didn’t know its function.

Over time, I realized what function this hijab has for us; that is, how much it brings respect and dignity to women and we can work in society without being harmed with this clothing and also maintain our own respect and this is also one of the signs that Islam supports women’s rights and in fact respects women.

Women are the real historians. Their educational role in the family is very important.

The Role of Women as Educators and Historians

*As a Muslim woman, what do you understand by the concept of resistance?

According to Islam, men and women differ more in physical and worldly matters, and in spiritual matters, women and men are equal before God and in this regard, women and men are no different. In Islam, women have an important position as educators and trainers of human beings.

There is a proverb that says women are the real historians. That is, because women educate both women and men, they have a very important role in society.

Women in Resistance: A Powerful Force

In resistance, women can be both on the front line and behind the front line, and that is why enemies try to first lead women astray. Because if women deviate from the right path, men will certainly be led astray as well. Because women play the role of a teacher in society.

The awakening of people leads to the understanding of the truth of Islam through the distinction between right and wrong.

*Given the recent events in Palestine and the Gaza war, what is the view of Japanese women towards Palestinian women?

Overall, people are much more aware now than before. In fact, I became acquainted with Islam and was guided towards it through September 11th, the great conspiracy against Islam and Muslims.

The Impact of Western Media

Currently, there’s a movement underway, and the enemy is doing everything in their power to destroy Islam. However, in reality, people are becoming more aware. People have the ability to distinguish between right and wrong and understand the truth of Islam more deeply.

Western media is constantly creating a negative and distorted image of Islam.

Distorted Perceptions of Islam

*In your opinion, what is the difference in the perspective of Western and Eastern media towards Palestinian women?

Unfortunately, the media in Japan and most non-Islamic countries in the East is under the influence of Western media.The same content that is broadcast in Western countries is exactly the same in other countries. In other words, it’s a direct translation of the same Western media, which is often creating a negative image of Islam and constantly engaging in black propaganda.

However, in the media of countries like Iran, the quality and content of the media are very different. For example, in the past few years when there was more news about ISIS, the Western media, including Japanese media, never mentioned Iran by name.

They pretended that all efforts for the people of Syria were being done by the Americans, and that the Americans were the saviors of the Palestinian people.

The media role of resistant women involves education and training.

The Role of Resistant Women in Media

*In your opinion, what is the most important message that women in the resistance, both in Hezbollah in Lebanon and in Palestine, convey to the world?

The role that women can play very well is the same role as that of Lady Zainab. She and the captives of Karbala, during the event of Ashura, played a media role, and this media role can even encompass the issue of education and training.

The university memories of “Born in Tokyo” are the path of guidance for a girl who has gone from the latest fashion and makeup to the pilgrimage of Arbaeen!

Islam and Women's Rights

A Personal Journey of Guidance

*Mrs. Hoshino, can you also explain about the book you wrote?

Yes, in fact, I was the subject of the book. A few years ago, a book of my memoirs titled “Born in Tokyo” was published, and I think it has reached its 22nd or 23rd printing and has been very well-received.

“Born in Tokyo”: A Memoir of Transformation

The name of the book is “Born in Tokyo” even though I was born in another province of Japan. But when I was a student in Tokyo and converted to Islam there and was born as a Muslim, that’s why the name of the book is “Born in Tokyo”.

The Allure and Dangers of Western Consumerism

It actually starts with my university memories where I was always looking for the latest fashion, the newest makeup, and shopping malls and concerts. This book starts with my university memories and also passes through my childhood memories and explains the process of guidance, and ends with my memories of my first Arbaeen pilgrimage.

I participated in the Arbaeen pilgrimage for the first time in 2014 and was deeply affected.

The mirage of Western life is a dead end that leads a person away from the path of guidance, and this book is a lived experience to understand the pain of breaking the bones of a woman’s belief!

*Why did you decide to write the book?

Honestly, I wasn’t very keen on it; but many friends suggested to me that your story is very useful and life-saving for those who are influenced by Western media and cultural invasion.

Finding True Fulfillment in Islam

Because I came from a place that many people might aspire to migrate to. I experienced the Western lifestyle and I say the Western lifestyle is nothing but a mirage. In the end, I reached a dead end. I suffered and fell, and thank God I was able to get up and find the path of guidance.

Some people believe that we must experience things ourselves. However, human reason dictates that we learn from the experiences of others. As the saying goes, if we want to understand the pain of breaking a bone, we certainly don’t need to break our own bone.

We are very grateful to Ms. Fatima Atsuko Hoshino for participating in this interview.

It provides a valuable opportunity to learn about Islam from the perspective of a woman who has deeply embraced its teachings and experienced its transformative power.

Reporter: Faezeh Aghamohammadi

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Beyond the Veil: The Woman in Hafez’s Poetry

by خانم هاشمی

On the occasion of Hafez Day

Behind the veil of Persian poetry lies a rich tapestry of symbolism and metaphor. Hafez, the master of the ghazal, employs feminine imagery to convey profound spiritual and philosophical concepts. By delving into his works, we can uncover the complex and nuanced portrayal of women in his poetic world.

Hafez: The Timeless Poet

Hafez is the poet of all ages. A ghazal master whose form epitomizes national literature, he has united all peoples with the profound themes of his mysticism and romance. Anyone who has a slight connection with the language and poetry of Hafez in the Iranian plateau considers themselves Iranian forever and is proud of it.

Hafez’s Language and Thought

Shams al-Din Muhammad Hafez Shirazi, the poet of the 8th century AH, was born, lived, and passed away in Shiraz. He advanced the Persian language by thousands of steps and elevated speech to its peak.

Hafez is not only an enhancer of poetry but also Persian prose is eternally indebted to him. His method of using words is so advanced and sophisticated that it has baffled his audience for centuries and has marginalized all poets after him. Without a doubt, he is the poet who is considered the standard, grandeur, and poetic genius in Iranian language and thought.

Hafez, Islam, and Iran

He is a scholar-poet who includes society and humanity in his thinking and specifies the relationship of both with heaven and earth.

A Bridge Between Literary Giants

Hafez is the spiritual bond between Sheikh Moshfeq al-Din Saadi and Maulana Jalal al-Din Rumi. He possesses the delicacy, beauty, thought, and feeling of both great poets before him in his resonant pen and miraculous fingertips.

A Quranic Poet and Islamic Scholar

He is a Quranic poet, deeply Islamic, and at the same time, a national and patriotic poet. When he says, “In the tavern of the Magians, I see the light of God, it’s amazing what kind of light I see from where,” it rarely occurs to anyone that the poet is referring to his Iranian identity with such subtlety and looking at the sacred flow of fire and light with such a spiritual feeling.

And this is while he proudly calls himself Hafez and is equipped with memorizing the Quran with fourteen narrations. His poetic weapon is the Quran, and the grandeur of his intuition springs from this boundless ocean of revelation and spirituality. A patriotic and religious poet who has lit the way for the future of Persian speech with a lamp in hand.

A Beacon of Light in a Materialistic World

Hafez is the pride of poverty and contentment, and in today’s world-weary and materialistic world, returning to the springs of his wisdom can free us from the confines of our damaged spirit and psyche and create abundant hope.

Beyond the Veil

Hafez and the Status of Women

A Heavenly Respect for Women

The final point in this note is Hafez’s view of women. Unlike the so-called modern and postmodern artists who have turned women into tools for creating the most heinous works in all areas, Hafez has a heavenly respect for women and considers her the guardian of the sanctuary of modesty and chastity of the divine realm.

The Veil as a Symbol of Chosenness

He describes the woman’s veil as a beautiful image of her chosenness and considers human access to the pure feminine lap impossible unless that lap is the place for the cultivation of mystics.

“Dwellers of the sanctuary of modesty and chastity of the spiritual realm

With me, they became companions in the drinking of intoxicating wine

The heavens could not bear the burden of trust

The lot fell to my crazy name”

From the perspective of the Tongue of the Unseen, “woman” is a beloved flower that no one can dare to reach her unparalleled alley.

“O you who pass by the alley of our beloved Beware, its wall breaks”

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A Japanese Muslim’s Journey

by خانم هاشمی

As a Japanese Muslim named Fatima Atsuko Hoshino, I’ve always been struck by the misconceptions surrounding Islam. Even when it was often portrayed as a violent religion, I knew from my own experiences and studies that Islam is a global faith with a rich history and a vast community of followers worldwide.

Read on for the exclusive report by Jahanbanou News Agency with Ms. Fatima Hoshino, a missionary of Islam; Part One:

*We are in the presence of Ms. Fatima Hoshino from Japan. She has been a Muslim for 19 years. Ms. Hoshino, please introduce yourself:

I’m Fatima Atsuko Hoshino from Japan. I was born into a Buddhist Shinto family in Japan. In fact, I became acquainted with Islam through the internet and research in Japan, and thanks to God, after that I also became acquainted with the Quran and the Ahl al-Bayt and was guided to this path and migrated to the holy land of Iran about 14 years ago and have been living in Qom for several years.

I studied international relations up to the bachelor’s level in Japan and am also studying in a religious school in Iran and engaged in missionary activities.

The philosophical questions that had formed in my mind since adolescence led me to study and research in cyberspace in search of a lost thing that I found in the Quran!

A Quest for Meaning

Challenges and Voids

*Ms. Hoshino, what challenges and voids did you face before becoming a Muslim that led you to Islam?

I had deep philosophical questions from the age of nine. The same famous questions that say where are we, where were we, and where are we going? I felt like I was a traveler and a traveler should know the destination of the journey; because otherwise, the journey becomes futile and I first went to the religions that were in Japan, namely Buddhism and Shinto, but I did not find an answer.

Of course, I had an uncle who studied in America and became a Christian there and is now a professor of the Gospel and also a pastor in Japan, and since he tried to make me a Christian too, I got acquainted with Christianity as well; but I did not find a convincing and logical answer in Christianity either.

Then I went to university and because I did not know the purpose of life and for this reason I felt that I was getting worn out every day. That is, the culture and lifestyle were designed in such a way that the appearance of everything was important. Only the appearance of life and the appearance of man were considered.

At the same time, I heard a cry from within myself that said my true value should not be limited to this skin, flesh, and bones.

Discovering Islam

It was during those days that they talked a lot about Islam on television, but negatively. In a way that Islam was shown as a violent religion and they constantly implied that Muslims were terrorists and dangerous.

And this was while I knew that the religion of Islam, with a long history, is a global religion and has many followers around the world. If this religion is really bad and negative, why has it continued until now?!

This is when I decided to become a Muslim.

Because of the questions that formed in my mind, out of curiosity, I started studying and realized that the truth of Islam is not at all what the media says and it was very interesting for me. I studied constantly, although the studies were mostly in English.

Materials about Islam were rarely found in Japanese, and I studied books and articles in cyberspace because printed sources were not available.

Finding Answers

Then I became acquainted with the Quran and found the Quran to be a book in which the answer to everything could be found, and at that time I wanted to find my own purpose and meaning in life. In the end, I found the answer in a short verse in the Quran: “And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me,” and that was when I decided to become a Muslim.

Shia Islam and Conversion

Of course, at that time I only became a Muslim to be a follower of the Quran, and in Japan, like many other countries, the promotion of Shiism is much less than the promotion of Sunnism.

Therefore, I first became a Muslim through the Sunni Islamic Center; but about ten months later, I had a trip to South Korea and there I met a student who was from Malaysia and he spoke very negatively about Shiites and did not consider Shiites to be Muslims but even considered them infidels and polytheists.

I was curious again to see what the Shiites themselves had to say.

A Japanese Muslim's Journey

*So before that, you were not familiar with Shiite Islam in Japan?

No, not at all. In general, I didn’t have any direct contact with a Muslim person in Japan. I always did my own research online and wrote questions online that a few people always answered me.

The only language that says to a couple “zān va showhār”(wife and husband), is the Persian language, which is a sign of respect for women.

Cultural Identity and Islam

*Ms. Hoshino, as a Muslim woman and at the same time Japanese, and the fact that you also live in Iran, have you not faced any cultural challenges that would cause you to have a dual identity? Or in other words, how do you connect between Iranian and Japanese culture?

My Muslim identity is definitely much more important than my Japanese identity. Thanks to God, I have many friends from different countries and our common language and culture is Islam, not anything else.

Of course, the culture of the country in which we grew up has an impact. But our criterion should be our religion. If we are firm on this principle, we will not have any problems.

The Impact of Western Influence

Fortunately, I saw many positive points in Iran. In Japan and Buddhist culture, women do not have a high status and absolute patriarchy exists. But after World War II, Western culture entered Japan and although it caused a new kind of oppression of women in addition to the old oppression.

Regarding a woman’s alimony in Japan, it is like this that the prevailing culture and custom obligates the man to pay alimony to his wife and children; but the non-payment of alimony has no legal guarantee.

Or in relation to a woman’s financial independence, sometimes due to the bankruptcy of the spouse, the woman and man may separate in order to preserve the woman’s property; because otherwise, the husband’s debt will be paid from the woman’s property.

Language and Respect

Fortunately, I learned different languages. The only language that says to a couple, wife and husband, (zān va showhār), not husband and wife, is Persian.This is one sentence, one word. But it shows how much respect the speakers of this language have for women.

Beyond Patriarchy and Matriarchy

The important issue is that there is no patriarchy or matriarchy in Islam. The only thing that exists is the worship of God.

The function of the hijab for a woman is the respect and dignity of the woman so that she can work in society without any harm and it is one of the signs of the support of women’s rights in Islam. Read on..

There’s more to come in part two! Don’t miss it..

Reporter: Faezeh Aghamohammadi

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Women Pioneers

Hijab is the Driving Force for Women’s Success

by خانم هاشمی

Fatemeh Ayatian stated;

A young female inventor from Yazd stated, “I attribute my scientific achievements to God’s grace and believe that hijab is the driving force for the success of Muslim women.”

Participating in the Tanin media event provided an opportunity to listen to the concerns of successful women from the province of Yazd. Their words were full of experience.

Hijab as a Driving Force for Women’s Success

Among them, I met a young woman who, as an elite, considers hijab to be the driving force for the success of Muslim women and has reached this understanding through many experiences.

A Curious and Questioning Mind

Since childhood, she was known as a questioning and, in her own words, curious girl. She had one sister and two brothers and was the youngest child in the family. She studied in public schools in Yazd and was a top student.

Academic Achievements and Inventions

Now, as we talk to Fatemeh al-Sadat, a hijab-wearing elite and a modern Iranian woman, that curious child has become a successful student with a three-digit rank in the university entrance exam, first rank at Allameh Tabatabaei University in educational management, and 12 registered inventions in her resume, while effectively managing her administrative activities alongside her academic pursuits.

Hijab is the Driving Force

Hijab and Women’s Empowerment

Hijab as a Protector and Driving Force

Ayatian, a hijab-wearing, active, and young modern woman, spoke confidently about hijab, unlike some of her peers. She considers hijab the driving force for a healthy and Muslim social woman. Attributing her current activities to God’s will and destiny, she is an example of a successful woman of the new generation in my country.

Challenging Western Misogynistic Narratives

At a time when the enemy targets the roots of modesty, hijab, social activity, and the key role of women in the family for destruction, girls in my land are climbing the ladders of progress, social and personal, with hijab, perseverance, and trust, with motivation and hope for the future. This is something that the enemies and Western misogynists cannot tolerate, and every day they come up with new plans to sacrifice women and girls in despair.

Social Impact and Future Goals

Active Participation in Society

Despite her young age, this successful Yazdi girl has carried out many activities in society with her hijab and has various responsibilities in the field of intellectual property in Yazd province. Working with inventors, this hardworking and hijab-wearing young woman is an inventor with 12 inventions in various fields.

Commitment to Serving Iran

She has had many opportunities to go abroad and says that even if she goes abroad to continue her studies, she feels obligated to return to serve Iran and its people and to use her knowledge in my country.

Hijab and Success

Faith, Trust, and Belief as Key Factors

Comparing her peers in different clothing and social reactions, Ayatian attributes the success of girls to faith, trust, and belief in religious commitments.

Hijab as a Protector and Driving Force

She considers one of the ways for women to progress is to be with their husband, children, and family, along with Islamic hijab, and believes that Islamic hijab plays a role as a protector and driving force for the progress of Muslim women.

Countering Anti-Revolutionary Propaganda

This is the situation of a young, modern, hijab-wearing girl that anti-revolutionary media try to hide from the eyes of Iranian girls and promote fleeting pleasures to prevent the growth of the personality of future mothers because they know very well that girls are the axis of the future family.

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