During the recent disputed elections in Iran, many Muslim Women came out to participate. Many were unhappy with the way that the Revolutionary Guard ignores what Islam says are the rights of women, and deals from a cultural framework instead. If a government wishes to be recognized as being Islamic, it needs to follow Islam and not restrict and rescind the rights of its people because it wants to stay in power. There are many disturbing reports coming out of Iran that leaders of several women's groups have been arrested and/or beaten. Claims have been made that the punishment was meted out because the women were not following Islam. In a minority of cases this is probably true. But it is also true that the protesting women are focusing attention on issues that the Government would prefer to have ignored. Muslim women who know Islam can be the most powerful force for change in a society, whether Iran or the USA. Allah has given us the tools, so teach your children, both boys and girls. Give them the power of Islam so that when facing oppression and discrimination, they are strong enough to keep their faith and help others on the path to Allah. And Pray for out Sisters in Iran, in Afghanistan and anywhere else where they are being unjustly dealt with. |
| International Union of Muslim Women |
| If you want to see the power of women, look at Iran. Fall 2009 |
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