Woman’s Dignity in the Words of Amir Ul-muminin Ali Ibn Abi Talib

Introduction

The personality and statements of His Holiness Ali (P) indicate his brilliance and magnanimity. Ali (P) is a personality belonging to an era further beyond his own era the horizon of his outlook traverses the boundaries and narrow passes of the materialistic approach and the more science progresses, the more his impressive statements excel. His Holiness Ali (P), as a great Islamic personality has illustrated the exalted status of a Muslim woman. One can find out the comprehensiveness of woman’s status and dignity in his lofty ideals as indicated in his eloquent statements and way of living with the Eminence Zahra (P).

Undoubtedly, different social events have occurred throughout history pushing the perspective of His Holiness Ali (P) concerning women’s status into a halo of ambiguity many things have been left unsaid and questions raised. We have conducted an interview with Dr. Shameli to present a response to such ambiguities and state some dimensions of His Holiness Ali’s (P) line of thought, as well.

Dr. Abbas Ali Shameli, a faculty member of Imam Khomeni’s (r.h.) Institute, having the educational experience in theological seminary towards the attainment of the level of ijtihad (level qualified for religious guidance), holds three bachelor degrees (jurisprudence, law and Islamic studies) a master's degrees in psychology of personality growth and Islamic philosophy and a doctorate in education and training philosophy from McGill University (included in the Dean’s List), Canada. From among his writings, we can point to two books on psychology and 29 research articles.