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Four Good Days — A Fragile Story of Trust in a Family Battling Addiction

by خانم هاشمی

Four Good Days centers on the complicated bond between a mother and daughter struggling through addiction. This emotionally charged drama explores doubt, hope, and compassion, showing that recovery from addiction is not just an individual choice — it’s a shared journey for a family caught between love and fear.

✍|by Ms. Fatemeh Charkhtabian

A Door That Opens but Doesn’t Welcome

Imagine that someone you love has wrestled with addiction for years. They’ve promised to quit, you’ve hoped, you’ve been disappointed — over and over. Then one day they show up at your door again, saying, “This time, it’s different.” Your hand trembles on the doorknob — do you open up, or brace for heartbreak once again? Four Good Days begins with exactly this uneasy tension: a space between love and fear, hope and doubt.

The film opens with a quiet, well-kept house — a reminder of stability from better times — yet the slightly ajar door reveals how difficult it is for the daughter to return to that life. When we finally see her face — bruised skin, tired eyes, fragile body — it becomes clear that addiction has worn her down over the years. Brief flashbacks show moments of happiness, but those memories feel distant against the stark reality.

Between Hope and Skepticism

From the start, the mother is deeply conflicted. Her daughter, Molly, has relapsed countless times and has tried to get clean more than a dozen times. It’s natural that trust has eroded. This internal conflict isn’t just written in dialogue — it’s in the way scenes are shot and framed, with the camera often lingering outside the house, as if saying: Until that trust is earned, she’s not truly part of this home again.

Yet the film doesn’t reduce Molly to a stereotype of addiction. She’s a wounded human being caught between a yearning for life and a desperate escape from pain. Rather than showing drug use directly, the movie focuses on her internal struggle: the battle between hope and collapse. At times she seems ready to change; in other moments, she nearly destroys everything again. What should be four crucial days of sobriety becomes a grueling path filled with uncertainty and emotional volatility.

The Burden and Beauty of Support

In this story, the mother’s role becomes especially significant. She begins reluctant to accept her daughter back, but then chooses to stand by her through the toughest moments. This support sometimes becomes so intense that she even submits to drug tests in her daughter’s stead — a powerful symbol of how addiction affects the whole family, not just the individual. The film emphasizes that recovery isn’t only the addict’s struggle; it’s also about the sacrifices and pain experienced by loved ones. Women facing addiction often carry not just their personal battles, but the weight of society’s judgment — and more than anything, they need support and compassion.

A Missing Piece: The Absent Men

However, the film also has a notable weakness: its perspective is overwhelmingly centered on the mother and daughter, to the exclusion of male figures who may have shaped Molly’s life and contributed to her struggles. Fathers, partners, or other male influences are barely present. By focusing almost exclusively on this single dynamic, the story sometimes feels incomplete. If the role of men in the narrative had been more developed, the film might have offered a more balanced and deeper understanding of the roots of addiction.

Not About Drugs — But About Relationships

Ultimately, Four Good Days is less a film about substance use itself and more a portrait of trust, solidarity, and the fragility of human relationships. It reminds us that addiction is not just an individual battle — it’s a shared wound that families carry, often silently, through fear, hope, setbacks, and sometimes, resilience.

Film Facts

Four Good Days is a 2020 American drama film directed by Rodrigo García, based on a true story reported in The Washington Post. It stars Glenn Close as Deb, the mother, and Mila Kunis as Molly, the daughter struggling with heroin addiction.

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Consent Culture Is Failing Women — Here’s Why

by خانم هاشمی

In recent weeks, the justice committee of the Italian Parliament overwhelmingly approved an amendment broadening the legal definition of rape: any sexual activity without “free, active, and explicit consent” would now be classified as rape. Supporters describe this move as a major step forward for victims’ rights. Yet the reform also highlights the deeper complexities of human relationships — and the risk of assuming that consent alone can guarantee safety, dignity, or emotional well-being.

✍|by Ms. Fatemeh Ghasemi

The lower house of the Italian Parliament recently passed a bill — backed by a rare cross-party agreement between the ruling Brothers of Italy (FdI) and the opposition Democratic Party (PD) — that redefines sexual violence. Under the proposed law, any sexual act without explicit consent becomes a felony, even in absence of physical force or threats. The measure now heads to the Senate. Advocates describe the change as a “small but significant cultural revolution,” arguing it affirms that silence or lack of resistance does not imply consent.

This legal reform brings Italy closer to so-called “yes means yes” — consent-based — standards already adopted by some other European states.

Nevertheless, treating mere consent as sufficient for legitimizing sexual relations — whether legally or socially — overlooks deep emotional, psychological, and social dynamics. Even when a woman gives apparent, voluntary consent, the relationship may still be harmful.

Consider the following scenarios:

  • A young woman enters into a “casual” relationship, feeling pressured by emotional dependency, fear of rejection, or social expectations — and consents to sex out of those pressures rather than genuine desire.
  • A woman consents to prostitution or transactional sex. Though consenting, the context reduces her body or identity to a commodity.
  • In a culture that emphasizes individualism and consumer-style relationships, a woman might accept one-night sexual encounters, consenting in the moment, yet experience long-term emotional harm — instability, loss of self-esteem, unplanned pregnancy, or feeling objectified.

In all these cases, consent was given — but consent alone does not equate to safety, dignity, emotional well-being, or long-term security. The law may recognize the act as lawful (or even legitimate) because consent was present, while in reality the relationship leaves deep scars.

When “Yes” Might Hide Coercion — Beyond Physical Force

The assumption that “explicit yes” automatically means “healthy or consensual” misses more subtle forms of coercion. Psychological pressure, fear of abandonment, economic need, social stigma — any of these can influence a woman’s “choice,” rendering consent more a survival tactic than a free decision.

Even in what is socially defined as a “free” relationship, many women may feel compelled to comply due to emotional vulnerability or societal pressures. Accepting consent as the only yardstick reduces complex human experiences into a simplistic legal checkbox.

This issue becomes even more fraught when we compare casual relations with committed partnerships such as marriage. In a marital context, there may be times when a woman consents to sex not out of desire, but out of love, commitment, duty, or to preserve family harmony.

If a momentary “yes” is treated as the only standard, then such a situation could easily be labeled as sexual abuse. But in a healthy family, consent takes shape within a broader context of trust, emotional closeness, commitment, and shared responsibility. Instead of reducing a person to an object, it helps sustain the family and deepen the emotional connection between partners. This is where the contrast between unstable casual relationships and committed family life becomes clear.

Moreover, the family as an institution is built on moral commitments, clearly defined gender roles, and long-standing cultural traditions. When the law begins to intervene in the intimate details of private relationships based solely on the idea of “active consent,” it puts this fundamental institution — the backbone of a stable and healthy society — under pressure, ultimately contributing to cultural and social instability.

In conclusion, relying on “active consent” as the main standard for defining sexual violence and assault may seem legally sound, logical, or progressive, but from an ethical, educational, and social perspective, it is incomplete and even potentially harmful. Consent alone is not a sufficient measure of a healthy relationship; in many cases, it serves as a mask that hides deep psychological and sexual harm, the covert objectification of women, and sexual violence. Many women, due to a lack of awareness or the cognitive and structural deceptions embedded in domestic and international laws, may not even recognize these harms — leaving them virtually powerless to respond or change their circumstances.

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How Russia Became the World’s Most Female-Dominated Country

by خانم هاشمی

According to demographic data compiled in recent years, Russia now ranks among the world’s most female-skewed countries. Although exact figures vary across sources, multiple international datasets show that women outnumber men by a wide margin — a trend experts link primarily to war and alcohol-related mortality. This long-standing imbalance has shaped Russia’s labor market, social policies, and family dynamics.

✍|by Ms. Soghra Ashouri

What Is “Demographic Feminization”?

Demographic feminization refers to a social-scientific concept describing a significant gender imbalance in a population in which women are numerically dominant. In Russia, this phenomenon intensified after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1990 and has deepened over the past three decades.

Why Russia’s Gender Balance Shifted

The Post-Soviet Mortality Crisis

In the 1990s, Russia underwent a severe mortality crisis among men. Several factors contributed to this: extremely high consumption of vodka and other strong spirits, the widespread circulation of counterfeit alcohol, violent deaths, traffic accidents, war casualties, suicide, and cardiovascular disease linked to chronic stress.
These combined pressures sharply reduced male life expectancy and opened a persistent gender gap — a gap that continues today.

A Population Shaped by War

Recent conflicts have further accelerated this trend. War-related deaths among men have widened the imbalance and brought national attention back to the country’s demographic vulnerabilities.

How the Female Majority Has Transformed Society

Demographic shifts have naturally reshaped many sectors of Russian society. The workforce, in particular, has become increasingly female. Education—already a female-leaning sector—now sees even higher representation of women.
Interestingly, women also make up a substantial share of the workforce in fields such as firefighting, the military, the police, universities, municipal administration, and government ministries. Yet in most of these sectors, women occupy middle- or lower-level service positions rather than senior or command roles.

Because of labor shortages and the limited number of male workers, Russia has raised the retirement age for women. Significant gender-based wage disparities remain, meaning that poverty in Russia disproportionately affects women.

Family-Support Measures: The Government’s Response

In recent years, the Russian government has introduced notable policies aimed at supporting women and families. These include up to three years of maternity leave, the option of part-time work during this period, and the expansion of state childcare facilities for working mothers.

Women’s presence has also grown sharply in state institutions since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Today, women constitute roughly 10–15% of the armed forces, serving mostly in non-combat roles such as medicine, logistics, communications, engineering, and administration.
In the police force, women account for nearly 30% in some departments, often working in investigative units, child-protection cases, and administrative roles.

Healthcare is overwhelmingly female-dominated: an estimated 70–80% of doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff are women. In higher education, women make up the majority of students and a significant portion of academic staff. Women also play important roles in municipal planning and social services, though major city leadership positions remain largely male.
Women are active in public transport as metro, bus, and tram drivers, though high-level management positions in transportation tend to be held by men.

Policies to Restore Gender Balance

Russia is attempting to reduce its demographic gap through both family-centered and social policies. Key measures include:

  • Financial incentives for families having a second or subsequent child;
  • 1.5 to 3 years of maternity leave, partly paid and partly unpaid with job protection;
  • Monthly child benefits for low-income families;
  • Promotion of family values through national media;
  • Campaigns presenting a responsible, healthy father figure as a social ideal, in contrast to the negative male stereotypes of the 1990s.

Although some Russian women seek foreign partners through international matchmaking platforms, the government neither encourages nor prohibits this practice.

Social Policies Targeting Male Mortality

To address the root causes of the gender imbalance, the government has also implemented broader social policies, such as:

  • Heavy taxation on alcoholic beverages and restrictions on their sale;
  • Crackdowns on counterfeit alcohol;
  • Investment in healthcare to combat cardiovascular disease — the leading cause of death among Russian men;
  • Public campaigns promoting healthy lifestyles;
  • Economic and social stabilization initiatives to reduce stress-related deaths and suicide;
  • Support for churches and NGOs that promote marriage and family life.

Has Russia Succeeded?

Studies suggest that Russia’s demographic policies have achieved partial success: life expectancy has improved, fertility rates have shown some recovery, and abortion rates have declined.
However, Russia is still far from achieving the replacement fertility level of two children per family, and the gender gap — shaped by decades of mortality trends — remains one of the country’s most persistent challenges.

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Muslim Women in the Modern World: Paths of Faith and Identity

by خانم هاشمی

Insights from Dr. Jafari-Movahed, Lecturer at the Women’s Seminary

Finding Balance in a Changing World

Dr. Jafari-Movahed, a lecturer at Iran’s Women’s Seminary, reflects on the complex challenges Muslim women face in today’s fast-changing world. She explains that modern society often pressures believers—especially women—to compromise their religious and moral values.

Among these challenges are restrictions on wearing the hijab in non-Muslim countries and growing misconceptions about Islam. Yet, as she notes, more women in Western societies are discovering the spiritual depth and peace within Islamic teachings. This awakening, she believes, is prompting greater efforts by some leaders and media outlets to distort Islam’s message—particularly regarding women.

Between Modern Independence and Traditional Roles

According to Dr. Jafari-Movahed, a Muslim woman’s path involves both inner and outer growth. Spiritually, she strives for worship, self-discipline, and moral development. Socially, she fulfills vital roles as a wife, mother, and active member of her community.

One of the greatest challenges, she says, is the lack of social systems that help women balance these dual responsibilities. In many societies—both Muslim and non-Muslim—women face heavy pressure because household and parenting duties are not shared equally between men and women.

Family as the Foundation of Identity

She emphasizes that family is the first and strongest space where a woman’s religious and emotional identity is formed. Parents, she says, should nurture faith, ethics, and confidence in their daughters, while husbands must offer emotional understanding and support.
Children, too, play a vital role by respecting and assisting their mothers, preserving family values, and continuing the spiritual legacy of their home.

Media Responsibility and the Image of Muslim Women

Dr. Jafari-Movahed concludes that global media bear a serious responsibility: to portray Muslim women truthfully, beyond stereotypes and political agendas. Only through fairness and understanding, she says, can the dignity and depth of Muslim women’s lives be properly seen.

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The Prophet’s Revolution in Valuing Daughters

by خانم هاشمی

A Legacy of Compassion and Equality

In early Arabian society, the birth of a daughter was often met with sorrow and shame. Some tribes went as far as burying newborn girls alive, believing they brought dishonor. Into this darkness came the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), whose message and example sparked a profound moral and cultural revolution. He redefined human worth—not by gender, but by faith, character, and compassion—and laid the foundation for a society rooted in dignity and mercy.

From Disgrace to Divine Blessing

Islam overturned the old patriarchal customs that viewed women as inferior. The Prophet taught that daughters are sources of goodness and blessing, not burden. His vision was far more than social reform—it was a spiritual awakening about what it means to be truly human and to stand before God with a pure heart.

The birth of Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (peace be upon her), the Prophet’s beloved daughter, became a powerful symbol of this transformation. While others frowned upon the birth of girls, the Prophet rejoiced and said:

“Why sadness? This daughter is a flower I perceive by fragrance, and her provision is with God.”

With this gentle yet profound response, he shifted humanity’s gaze from physical appearance to spiritual truth, showing that the birth of a daughter is a sign of God’s mercy and grace.

In the Qur’an, Surah al-Kawthar describes her birth as “khayr kathīr” (abundant good)—a symbol of divine blessing and the continuation of righteousness through future generations.

A Message That Transcends Time

The Prophet’s teachings are filled with sayings that honor daughters. He declared:

“Whoever has a daughter and treats her kindly, God will protect him from the fire of Hell.”

Such words carry not only emotional warmth but a moral vision: the true measure of faith lies in love, care, and justice within the family.

The Qur’an also warns:

“Do not kill your children for fear of poverty; We provide for them and for you.” (17:31)

This timeless verse reminds every generation that fear of hardship should never justify neglect or cruelty toward children.

A House of Blessing

In the Prophet’s view, a home with daughters is a home where angels descend and divine blessings flow. The presence of daughters is a source of light and grace — a reminder of compassion, faith, and renewal in every generation. His teachings inspire a vision of society where women and men stand together in dignity, faith, and purpose, each reflecting the divine mercy that he came to share with the world.

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Why Women Around the World Are Turning to Islam

by خانم هاشمی

Tayebeh Rabbani, an expert in population studies with international experience, says the main reason people worldwide—especially women—are drawn to Islam is its strong family system and deep respect for women’s rights.

Islam’s Global Appeal to Women

At the “Media, Demographic Discourse, and a Bright Future” conference in Qom, Rabbani cited a hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him):
“A child born to my community is dearer to me than anything the sun shines upon.”
This teaching highlights the importance of children and family life in Islam.

She also noted that Iran’s Supreme Leader emphasizes the power of media, saying that today, media influence hearts and minds far more than missiles or military technology. “The real battlefield today is a media battlefield,” she explained. Without media efforts focused on population and family issues, Iran would not have seen the recent positive trends in fertility.

Media Amplifies Justice and Awareness

Rabbani highlighted the crucial role of media in raising global awareness of the Gaza crisis. Journalists’ efforts have helped the world recognize injustice and oppression. What began as a Muslim-centered effort has grown into a global movement—drawing support from people of many faiths and even non-believers who respond to universal human values.

She praised Press TV for calling itself “the voice of the voiceless,” noting that journalists risk their lives to report stories that otherwise go unheard. Media have also spread the ideas of the Islamic Revolution. Imam Khomeini called it “an explosion of light,” and Iran’s Supreme Leader described it as “a fragrance spreading throughout the world.”

Four Decades of Islamic Outreach

Rabbani shared that she entered seminary as a young woman and has spent over forty years in international religious outreach, including 14 years in Latin America. She helped launch Masoumeh TV, producing religious and cultural programming for global audiences.

She emphasized that the discourse of the Islamic Revolution is highly engaging worldwide. When Iranian preachers, male or female, speak at international universities, they receive warm reception. She recalled the late Ayatollah Mohammad-Taqi Mesbah-Yazdi, a prominent Iranian scholar, whose Latin American lectures drew hundreds of clergy and thousands of students.

Islam’s Principles vs. Failed Ideologies

Rabbani noted the failure of other world ideologies. Eastern philosophies now belong “in the museums of history,” she said, while Western civilization faces crises, including the demographic collapse and moral challenges exposed by events like the Gaza conflict.

Three Pillars of the Islamic Revolution’s Global Influence

Rabbani highlighted three factors shaping Islam’s global impact:

  1. External factor: The failure of Eastern and Western ideologies has pushed people to seek new paths, including the Iranian Revolution.
  2. Internal factor: Islam’s rationality, alignment with human nature, opposition to oppression, belief in a savior (Mahdism), and rejection of discrimination make it appealing worldwide.
  3. Practical model: The Islamic Republic of Iran serves as a working example of governance based on these principles.

She added that weekly, several intellectuals and university professors convert to Islam and the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (the family of the Prophet).

Family, Motherhood, and Women’s Status

Rabbani stressed that Islam’s family system and respect for women are major reasons for global interest. Despite misconceptions, Islam upholds women’s dignity and maternal importance.

She highlighted a unique teaching: a man may earn divine forgiveness through years of worship, but a woman can reach complete spiritual purity through a single childbirth. This principle has helped forge strong connections between Muslim and non-Muslim women in outreach work.

Rabbani shared a story of a Muslim American woman who visited Qom to organize a conference on the Prophet’s family life. Rabbani quoted the Prophet:
“Sitting with one’s spouse and family is superior to a year’s retreat in the Prophet’s Mosque.”
The visitor printed this hadith on banners and distributed them across the U.S., receiving widespread admiration—especially from Christian women.

Demographic Challenges and Cultural Responsibility

Rabbani warned that Western societies face aging populations and low birth rates, forcing them to rely on immigrants. She cautioned that some Western lifestyle trends, like treating pets as substitutes for children, are spreading to Muslim societies, including Iran.

She recalled Imam Khomeini’s advice to youth:

“O my son, flee Western civilization as you would flee a lion; for it is more harmful to humanity than cannibals.”

Rabbani concluded by emphasizing that Iranian preachers, journalists, and cultural activists bear great responsibility in today’s global media and cognitive battles. Following the Supreme Leader’s guidance, she urged efforts to keep Iranian society youthful, vibrant, and spiritually resilient.

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Kate Price: Childhood Sexual Abuse and Family Betrayal

by خانم هاشمی

Kate Price, a researcher and survivor of childhood sexual abuse, reveals in her book the painful memories of being raped by her father as a child. She writes about the sexual abuse and exploitation she endured, how her father drugged her at night, and even sold her to other men — experiences that remained hidden for years due to silence, repression, and the negligence of the justice system. What happened to her is a shocking example of the intersection between domestic violence, sexual exploitation, and the silence of protective institutions.

✍|by Ms.Fatemeh Qasemi

Global Data Paints a Disturbing Picture

Looking at international data, alarming numbers emerge. Nearly one-third of child sexual abuse cases worldwide are committed by close relatives, including fathers and stepfathers. In France, around 160,000 children fall victim to sexual violence every year, with 80% of these cases happening inside the family. In the United States, about 80% of girls assaulted before the age of 18 are abused by a parent or close relative. These figures show clearly that incestuous abuse, although often hidden, is in fact a widespread and deeply rooted crisis.

High Numbers in Countries That Claim to Defend Women’s Rights

It is striking that child sexual abuse rates are so high in countries that claim to uphold women’s rights and individual freedoms. One might expect feminist theory and activism to play a preventive role in reducing this crisis, yet the statistics and field reports tell another story. In practice, feminist movements, despite strong claims of supporting victims of sexual violence, have not been able to stop the spread or intensification of sexual assaults. Serious criticisms remain regarding their effectiveness in prevention and policymaking.

Many mainstream feminists in the West insist that women and girls must live “freely” and that society is responsible for ensuring their safety. From this perspective, advice such as avoiding alcohol, being cautious in relationships, or considering how one dresses is dismissed as limiting freedom. The result is that individual and family-based preventive measures are rarely promoted or taught. In reality, this view places the entire responsibility for safety on legal and social structures, while experience shows that prevention also requires awareness, family care, and reforming risky parental and social behaviors through healthier approaches to sexuality in family and society.

The Question of Sexual Boundaries

Improving sexual lifestyles includes recommendations such as establishing sexual boundaries within families, regulating relations between men and women in both society and family, and closer parental supervision to prevent situations that enable abuse. Unfortunately, in Western culture these are often dismissed as a return to tradition or an attempt to restrict personal freedom, especially for women and girls. Liberal feminists fear that accepting such measures would mean a regression to patriarchal patterns where girls are made responsible for protecting themselves and society bound by “traditional” beliefs.

Another principle of anti-violence movements is that “no victim should ever be blamed for what happened to them.” This is correct and must be respected in handling sexual abuse cases, especially involving children. Yet, the unintended effect is that any discussion about “risk reduction” or “practical caution” is overshadowed by the fear of victim-blaming. As a result, helpful discussions — for example, on sexual education at home, dress, or maintaining boundaries even among close family members — are immediately rejected and attacked.

Beyond Hashtags: The Limits of Exposure Movements

In short, Kate Price’s testimony shows that exposé-driven movements like #MeToo, while drawing public attention and media buzz, have not provided structural solutions. Instead, they often create endless cycles of exposure without establishing lasting mechanisms to change victims’ conditions or prevent sexual violence. By focusing excessively on individual freedom and showing resistance to practical prevention, family reform, boundaries, and educational tools, they have sidelined measures that could reduce harm. Experience suggests these factors are crucial in prevention — and until this gap is addressed, victims will remain defenseless in harmful family environments, while perpetrators continue their crimes in the shadows.

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Imam Ali’s Teachings on Building a Healthy Family

by خانم هاشمی

Throughout his teachings, Imam ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib(a) emphasizes the foundations of a healthy family—compassion, emotional self-control, just treatment, and attentive upbringing of children. His guidance, recorded in works like Nahj al-Balāgha, reveals principles that resonate with modern understandings of family psychology and ethical relationships.

1. The Importance of Gentle Speech and Anger Control

In the Al-Muttaqīn sermon (The pious sermon), Imam ʿAlī underscores the necessity of speaking kindly and managing anger. These traits help prevent hurtful cycles in family interactions and mirror what psychology now recognizes as crucial emotional regulation.

2. Equality and Mutual Respect Between Spouses

In his Letter to Malik al-Ashtar, Imam ʿAlī urges filling one’s heart with kindness and treating others as one would treat a fellow believer or equal human being. This counsel promotes equality in marriage: recognizing the spouse’s character, will, and rights. He also cautions against hasty reactions—principles akin to modern couples’ therapy.

3. Child-Upbringing: Prepared Soil and Seeds of Growth

In a letter to his son, Ḥasan ibn ʿAlī, the Imam uses the image of prepared soil and timely sowing to illustrate how children must be educated with care, appropriate timing, and accuracy. This metaphor expresses the sensitivity to stages of development and importance of early, guided intervention.

4. Maintaining Low Tension and Building Emotional Capital

Imam ʿAlī advises that in family life we should behave in such a way that people enjoy our company during our lifetime and grieve for us once we are gone. This reflects the idea of preserving respect and affection even amid disagreements—thus increasing emotional wealth or “capital” among family members.

5. Justice, Shared Responsibilities, and Participative Decision-Making

In his correspondence with ʿUthmān ibn Ḥunayf and others, the Imam stresses just sharing of family duties and resources, rejecting authoritarianism, and embracing consultation. Such guidance fosters mutual accountability and joint decision-making within the household.

6. Strengths-Based Empowerment

A famous saying of Imam ʿAlī teaches that a person’s value lies in what he does well. This points to a strengths-oriented approach: recognizing, nurturing, and encouraging one’s capacities—not only in parenting but also in marital relationships. ⟨Parents and spouses alike are encouraged to give positive feedback and focus on what each does best.⟩

Conclusion:
Imam ʿAlī’s messages about family life call for kindness, fairness, early and informed child training, emotional intelligence, shared authority, and strength recognition. These timeless teachings continue to offer guidance for creating resilient, loving, and morally upright families.

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7 Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Tips for Happy Marriages

by خانم هاشمی

Reflecting on the teachings of the Prophet of Mercy (PBUH) reveals clear answers to many of today’s family challenges—from the necessity of mutual respect between husband and wife to the roles of love, kindness, and patience in maintaining a peaceful home and a lasting marriage.

1. Encouragement to Marry and Mutual Respect

The Prophet always emphasized the importance of forming families, saying: “Most of those who will be in Hell are the unmarried.” He urged men to honor their wives, stating: “Only a lowly person insults women, and only a noble person honors them.”

2. Open Affection: The Secret to Lasting Relationships

He advised men: “When a husband tells his wife ‘I love you,’ it never leaves her heart.” To women, he highlighted: “Heavenly women are loyal, peace-seeking, and forgiving.”

3. Harsh Words Undermine Worship

The Prophet warned: “A man who harms his wife with his tongue will not have his worship accepted, even if he fasts all day and prays all night.”

4. Love for One’s Spouse as a Sign of Faith

He considered love for one’s spouse a part of faith and encouraged men to maintain good personal grooming and care so that their wives would not grow weary of them.

5. Neither Violence Nor Unjust Estrangement

The Prophet cautioned: “A man who strikes his wife will receive seventy lashes of fire in the afterlife.” He was astonished by men who abused their wives despite deserving better treatment themselves.

6. Blessing in Modest Dowry and Proper Maintenance

He said: “One of the blessings of a wife is a modest dowry.” He criticized men who were financially able but were harsh toward their families.

7. Avoiding Privacy with Non-Mahram and Excess in Luxury

The Prophet warned: “No man should be alone with a non-mahram woman, for Satan will be the third among them.” He also advised women against excessive adornment and wearing overly expensive clothing.

A Brief Reflection

Could many of today’s conflicts and divorces stem from neglecting these very principles? Returning to these timeless recommendations may be the first step toward healing and rebuilding family bonds.

Dr. Yaser Taher Rahimi

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Conference on “Modern Life and the Muslim Family” Held in Ankara

by خانم هاشمی

On the occasion of the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini, Iranian and Turkish scholars convened in Ankara to explore the challenges facing Muslim families today and to propose strategies for strengthening this vital social institution.

Collaborative Effort Between Iranian and Turkish Cultural Institutions

The scientific and cultural conference titled “Modern Life and the Muslim Family” was organized through the joint efforts of the Cultural Attaché of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Turkey and the Çukurambar Cultural Center in Ankara. The event brought together cultural officials, scholars in women’s and family studies, and social activists from both nations to examine the current state of the family unit in the modern world.

Emphasis on the Role of Women and Cultural Exchange

Hülya Uşan, Director of the Çukurambar Cultural Center, welcomed attendees and highlighted the central role of women and young girls in society. She stressed the importance of hosting such discussions in Turkey’s cultural venues and expressed enthusiasm for ongoing cultural collaborations between Iran and Turkey.

The Family as a Cornerstone of Society

Dr. Seyed Ghasem Nazemi, Cultural Attaché of the Islamic Republic of Iran, underscored the significance of the family as the foundational unit of society. He stated, “The family plays a decisive role in preserving identity, culture, and mental well-being. Re-examining Islamic values related to family can address many shared social challenges in Muslim countries.”

Addressing Moral Decline and Individualism

Dr. Sevilay Karaman, a member of the Women and Family Policy Council in the Turkish National Assembly, identified the erosion of moral values and the rise of extreme individualism as primary factors contributing to the family crisis in contemporary society. She remarked, “Technology and social media are not the sole culprits; the root issue lies in the departure from human values such as self-sacrifice and patience.”

Spirituality as a Path to Inner Peace

Islamic scholar Dr. Amir Mehrdad Khosravi referenced Imam Khomeini’s perspectives on women and family, noting, “Despite increased comfort, modern individuals experience less tranquility, stemming from a neglect of spirituality. The family serves as the starting point for a return to spiritual values.”

Turkey’s Initiative to Strengthen Families

Şule Türker, an advisor at the Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Services, announced that 2025 has been designated as the “Year of the Family” in Turkey. She detailed the government’s plans to implement a range of financial, legal, and social support measures aimed at reinforcing the family structure and emphasized the state’s active role in safeguarding this fundamental institution.

Cultural Exchange Through Art

At the conclusion of the conference, the Iranian Cultural Attaché presented gifts to the speakers. Participants also visited the “Iranian Family” art exhibition, showcasing works by Iranian artist Ali Miri. The exhibition received an enthusiastic response from attendees, highlighting the power of art in fostering cultural understanding.

This conference is part of the broader cultural initiatives by the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Cultural Attaché in Turkey, aimed at promoting shared cultural, religious, and social dialogues among Muslim nations.

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