Sunni Clerics: Women's Dignity and the Chador Hold a Special Place in Baluch Culture

Zahedan – Sunni clerics of Sistan and Baluchestan, emphasizing the elevated status of women in Islam and the sanctity of the chador in the province's indigenous culture, condemned the martyrdom of two women who served the community and called for preserving unity and strengthening security.

Ambassador Arjan - Provinces Group: In Islamic culture, women have a high position and human dignity, and the Holy Qur'an has introduced her as a man's counterpart in acquiring virtues and social responsibilities.

Islamic clothing, especially chador, as a symbol of chastity, modesty and identity of a Muslim woman, has always been respected and emphasized in the religious teachings and authentic culture of the people of Sistan and Baluchistan. The sanctity of a woman's veil is not only a religious ruling, but also a part of the cultural and social identity of this land.

In recent weeks, the occurrence of terrorist incidents in Sistan and Baluchistan province and the martyrdom of two women, Shahideh Nusrat Eftekhari and Shahideh Afshana Aqila, once again put the need to pay attention to the position of women, the sanctity of Islamic clothing and combating terrorism.

These women, in addition to playing the role of wife, mother and special education of children, were serving the people of the province, especially the people of deprived areas, by maintaining the hijab and Islamic clothing, and they shed their blood and sacrificed their lives in this way.

Terror has no place in the authentic culture of the people of Sistan and Baluchistan

Maulvi Abdul Rahman Arefi, Imam of the Sunnah Nagor Chabahar and the representative of the people of Sistan and Baluchistan in the Council of Leadership Experts, in an interview with Mehr reporter following the recent terrorist incidents in Sistan and Baluchistan province that led to the martyrdom of two female servants; He explained the position of women in Islam, the sanctity of the veil and Islamic clothing, the martyrdom of two Muslim women in one week, and the need to maintain the security of the province.

He stated: Islam has introduced women as a complete human being with inherent dignity; The Holy Quran emphasizes the human equality of men and women in numerous verses and says; And whoever does the good deeds of remembrance, or a woman, and he is a believer, then those will enter Paradise, a woman in Islam has the right to property, inheritance, will and social participation; Unfortunately, during the period of ignorance, women were seen as goods; But Islam refuted this view and introduced the woman as the center of the education of the generation and the pillar of the family.

Maulvi Arefi stated: Hijab is a definitive Islamic ruling that is emphasized in the Holy Quran and Prophetic tradition. In Surah Noor and Al-Ahzab, God Almighty has considered full body covering obligatory for believing women.

Chador has an important place in the culture of Sistan and Baluchistan

He continued: Sunni jurists have specified that it is necessary to cover the whole body of a woman in front of the non-mahram; Chador has a special place in the culture of Sistan and Baluchistan and its sanctity has always been preserved.

Imam Juma Ahl-e-Sunnah Nagor, Chabahar said: The martyrdom of martyred Nusrat Eftekhari, the social deputy of the police command of the province, and martyred Afsana Aqila, the commander of the Mehrestan Sisters Mobilization area, left a heavy burden on the hearts of the people of Sistan and Baluchistan. Shahideh Eftekhari was a cultured and public lady who spent her life in the path of reducing social harms. Shahideh Aqila was also the mother of four children and the 22nd martyr of the Mehrestan massacre, who was martyred in front of her children. These crimes show the brutality of terrorists.

In the end, he emphasized: terror and violence have no place in the teachings of Islam and the authentic culture of the people of Sistan and Baluchistan; Terrorists have no relationship with the people of this province; As always, people should stand against divisive conspiracies by maintaining unity and vigilance.

The necessity of confronting Takfiri and divisive currents in Sistan and Baluchistan

Maulvi Abdul Samad Karimzai, the Sunni Imam of Fatima Al-Zahra Mosque in Iranshahr, in an interview with Mehr reporter, examined the various aspects of the position of women, hijab, the martyrdom of two Muslim women and the recent terrorist incidents in the province, and also emphasized the need for Islamic unity and confronting divisive currents.

He stated: In the eyes of Islam, men and women are created from a single gem and their human dignity is equal. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) emphasized on women's rights in his farewell speech and ordered Muslims to respect women's rights.

Maulvi Karimzai stated: Hijab is one of the essentials of Islam and no one can deny it. In the culture of the people of Sistan and Baluchistan, the tent is a symbol of chastity and dignity, and its sanctity has always been respected in this country.

He clarified: The martyrdom of two female servants in one week shows the desperation of the enemies of the Islamic system. These two martyrs are a role model for Muslim women who can play a role in social fields and serve the people.

Imam Juma Ahl-e-Sunnat of Fatima Al-Zahra Mosque in Iranshahr considered terrorism to be an ominous phenomenon at the end and said: No religion or religion approves of it. Security is a great blessing that we should be grateful for; Sunni scholars and clerics, along with the Shiite brothers, are ready for any cooperation to maintain the security and peace of the province.

The woman is the center of the family and the upbringing of the future generation

Abdul Nabi Kurd, a member of the Kurdish tribe of Tamin, in an interview with Mehr reporter, pointed to the recent events in Sistan and Baluchistan and emphasized the position of women in Islam: women have a high position in Islam; The woman is the center of the family and the upbringing of the future generation; In the Holy Quran, both men and women are created from the same soul and are equal in acquiring spiritual virtues.

He continued: Hijab is a divine duty that all Muslim women must observe. Chador, as the most complete type of Islamic clothing, has a special place in Islamic jurisprudence; In Sistan and Baluchistan, a woman's chador has a special respect and desecrating it is considered an indecent act; Hazrat Fatima Zahra (pbuh) and the women of Ahl al-Bayt (pbuh) are the best role models for Muslim women.

The head of the Kurdish sect, Taemin, stated: The terrorist incidents of the last week and the martyrdom of Shahideh Eftekhari and Shahideh Aqila show the height of terrorists' brutality. The enemies intend to destroy the security and peace of the province because of the martyrdom of these women, but our nation is more alert than ever. The blood of these women will continue the path of martyrs.

While condemning these crimes, he stated: We ask all classes of people to stand against divisive conspiracies by maintaining unity and integrity. Security is the red line for all of us, both Shia and Sunni; We request the authorities to deal seriously with the perpetrators of these crimes and ensure stable security for the noble people of Sistan and Baluchistan.

In the end, Kurd said: The Shia and Sunni people of this country have always worked together to preserve the honor and prosperity of their land.