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Assistant Professor and Faculty Member, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili
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Masters student in Sociology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili
10.22034/syssir.2025.731779
Abstract
Hijab and modesty are two key concepts in Islam that go beyond simple clothing; they represent the religion’s deep perspective on human dignity and social well-being. This study examines the position of hijab and modesty in the thought of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution. To achieve this, 34 of his speeches delivered between 2012 and 2024 were analyzed.
The findings indicate that, from the Leader’s viewpoint, hijab encompasses three essential dimensions: first, it is a definitive religious command for Muslim women; second, it serves as a law applicable to all members of society; and third, it represents a collective social responsibility. Referring to the Qur’an, he explains that the purpose of hijab is to ensure the safety of women within society, preserve their dignity and respect, and prevent unethical gazes in order to protect the community’s moral health.
He likens hijab to a wall that safeguards a garden and allows it to flourish—thus, hijab is not a restriction but rather a source of security. The Leader also emphasizes the role of hijab in strengthening the family unit and resisting foreign cultural influences, considering it a stronghold against adversarial efforts to erode Iranian-Islamic identity. In this regard, the achievements of veiled Iranian women in international arenas—particularly in sports—serve as practical and influential examples. Such successes both refute Western claims that “progress is impossible with hijab” and offer inspiration to Muslim women around the world.
ashayeri,T. and mirzapour,A. (2025). Explaining the hijab and chastity as an indicator of the level of expression of the second step of the Islamic Revolution in the leadership's thought. (e731779). Strategic Research of the Second Step of the Islamic Revolution, 1(2), e731779 doi: 10.22034/syssir.2025.731779
MLA
ashayeri,T. , and mirzapour,A. . "Explaining the hijab and chastity as an indicator of the level of expression of the second step of the Islamic Revolution in the leadership's thought" .e731779 , Strategic Research of the Second Step of the Islamic Revolution, 1, 2, 2025, e731779. doi: 10.22034/syssir.2025.731779
HARVARD
ashayeri T., mirzapour A. (2025). 'Explaining the hijab and chastity as an indicator of the level of expression of the second step of the Islamic Revolution in the leadership's thought', Strategic Research of the Second Step of the Islamic Revolution, 1(2), e731779. doi: 10.22034/syssir.2025.731779
CHICAGO
T. ashayeri and A. mirzapour, "Explaining the hijab and chastity as an indicator of the level of expression of the second step of the Islamic Revolution in the leadership's thought," Strategic Research of the Second Step of the Islamic Revolution, 1 2 (2025): e731779, doi: 10.22034/syssir.2025.731779
VANCOUVER
ashayeri T., mirzapour A. Explaining the hijab and chastity as an indicator of the level of expression of the second step of the Islamic Revolution in the leadership's thought. Strategic Research of the Second Step of the Islamic Revolution, 2025; 1(2): e731779. doi: 10.22034/syssir.2025.731779
