Fatemeh Is Fatemeh
| Author | Ali Shariati |
|---|---|
| Original title | فاطمه، فاطمه است |
| Language | Farsi |
| Published | 1971 |
| Publication place | Iran |
Fatemeh is Fatemeh (Persian: فاطمه، فاطمه است) is a book about Fatima, the daughter of Islamic prophet Muhammed, written by Ali Shariati. The book was written in 1971.[1]
Background
The book was written prior to the Iranian Revolution.
Ali Shariati introduced Fatima as a revolutionary Muslim woman in his famous lecture and subsequent book Fatima is Fatima (1971).
Synopsis
Shariati presents Fatima, the daughter of Prophet Muhammad, as an independent historical figure embodying resistance, social justice, and revolutionary action. Shariati's portrayal moves beyond traditional religious narratives, framing her as a model for young Muslim women engaged in sociopolitical struggles. He crafts Fatima’s image in response to two key socio-political phenomena of the 1970s: the constrained role of women in political activism and the lack of a collective revolutionary Islamic identity for young Muslim women. By emphasizing her defiance against political injustice and her commitment to social change, Shariati constructs Fatima as a symbol of resistance, paralleling the struggles of contemporary revolutionary women in Iran.
Fatima is described as a role model for Muslim women, and as a manifestation and symbol of 'Islamic thought'.[2] He says that within the ever-changing world, Fatima remains a role model. Shariati also admonishes the ulema for not giving sufficient teachings about the lives of Muhammad’s family members.[3]
Analysis
Shariati's discourse sought to mobilize Muslim women into revolutionary action, positioning Islam as a liberating force against imperialism and oppression. Shariati’s Fatima stands in contrast to both Western consumerist models and traditional passive roles for women. Instead, he envisions a new archetype: the revolutionary Muslim woman who is intellectually engaged, politically active, and committed to transforming society. His interpretation played a crucial role in shaping the collective revolutionary identity of many Iranian women leading up to the 1979 Islamic Revolution.[1] By writing this book he was to complete the work of French scholar Professor Louis Massignon.[2]
See also
- Expectations from the Muslim Woman, 1975 lecture by Shariati
- List of Shi'a books
References
- ^ a b Moqadam, Mahbubeh (October 31, 2023). "Ali Shariati and Crafting a Collective Revolutionary Islamic Identity for Women: A Socio-Historical Perspective". Journal of Asian and African Studies. 60 (3) – via Sage Journals.
- ^ a b "Introduction". Fatima is Fatima. 2021-11-08. Retrieved 2026-03-04 – via al-islam.org.
- ^ Wastnidge, Edward (August 22, 2022). "Social Theory: Ali Shariati". Sectarianism, Proxies & De-sectarianisation.
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