Dr. Touba Kermani, a respected former faculty member of the University of Tehran’s Faculty of Theology, not only excelled in the realm of Islamic philosophy through her academic and educational endeavors but also became a prominent figure for Muslim women on the global stage.
Redefining the Image of Muslim Women
This veiled woman, by adhering to religious values, successfully transformed the misrepresented image of Iranian Muslim women. Her efforts inspired many non-Muslims to learn about Islam.
A Legacy of Scholarship and Virtue
Touba Kermani, a distinguished Iranian scholar and philosopher, earned the highest academic degrees from the University of California with unwavering determination and a profound passion for knowledge, becoming recognized as the first Iranian woman philosopher. Her many years of teaching philosophy and Islamic studies at the University of Tehran established her as an outstanding professor who mentored numerous students across various fields of humanities and Islamic sciences.
She consistently maintained that scientific and social progress is entirely compatible with upholding religious principles and the Islamic hijab. This educated woman, with her excellent character, steadfast beliefs, and deep knowledge, was celebrated not only within Iran but also in international academic circles, earning the admiration of Western scholars. Her students and colleagues consider her an exemplary model of an Iranian Muslim woman who successfully presented a brilliant image of Iranian women to the world.
A Champion of Iranian Women and Islamic Values
One of the most crucial duties emphasized by the Supreme Leader for intellectual and seminary women is to introduce the model of the Iranian Muslim woman to the world—a mission Dr. Kermani fulfilled with great success. Until the final days of her life, she remained a loyal supporter of the Islamic Revolution and its leadership, working with high resolve to advance the country’s scientific and cultural development.
Remembering this virtuous philosopher and learned Iranian woman, coinciding with Mulla Sadra‘s commemoration day, provides an opportunity to re-evaluate the position of elite women in contemporary Iranian history and the importance of presenting worthy role models in the fields of knowledge and Islamic ethics.
From: hawzanews
