In the dynamics of societal movements, the absence of women impedes progress and success. Conversely, when women actively participate in such movements with conscientious and informed engagement, their presence significantly enhances advancement. Within the grand awakening of Islamic consciousness, the role of women stands as irreplaceable and must persist. Women, by preparing and encouraging their spouses and children for engagement in the most perilous fields and fronts, play a crucial role.
Throughout the struggle against tyranny in Iran and subsequent to the victory of the revolution until today, we have vividly observed and recognized the prominence of women’s roles. Had our women not been present on the battlefield during the eight-year war imposed upon us, the nation’s victory in this arduous and testing trial would not have been achieved. Women, including the mothers of martyrs, spouses of martyrs, spouses of disabled veterans, spouses of prisoners of war, and our liberated women, cultivated a space within a limited sphere through their patience.
This space encouraged the youth and men to steadfastly join the struggle, a phenomenon that proliferated nationwide. Consequently, our country’s atmosphere transformed into one of relentless struggle, selflessness, and even sacrifice of lives, leading ultimately to victory. Today, the same holds true in the Islamic world, whether in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Bahrain, Yemen, or elsewhere. If women reinforce their presence at the forefront and persist, victories will undoubtedly continue to befall them successively. In this, there is no doubt.
