Document Type : Research Paper

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1 .Post-doctoral scholar of Muslim social science, Department of Islamic Social Sciences, School of Social Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

2 Corresponding Author, Professor of the Department of Islamic Social Sciences, School of Social Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

10.22059/jwica.2024.379978.2063

Abstract

The social history of women in early Islam reflects two managerial perspectives: the Prophetic governance based on divine commandments and the governance of the three caliphs, which resulted in a diminished status of women compared to the Prophetic era. According to historical records, Imam Ali (A.S) did not follow the methods of the previous caliphs during his governance. Instead, he sought to restore the status of women in society to the level achieved during the prosperous period of the Prophetic state and to implement the Prophet's (PBUH) practices. Therefore, this article focuses on examining the social status of women during Imam Ali's (A.S) rule as its central issue. The study aims to clarify the extent of Imam Ali's (PBUH) commitment to the social status of women and, as a result, the quality of women's participation in this regard. Accordingly, the research question is posed as follows: What was the social status of women during Imam Ali's (A.S) governance? The research methodology in this study is descriptive-analytical, and the data collection approach is library-based and documentary. The study's findings indicate that Imam Ali (A.S), through various initiatives for women—such as combating a culture of behavioral violence, emphasizing poetry and art, promoting education and spiritual development, supporting economic activities, and highlighting the value of women in the family structure—sought to enhance and elevate the social status of women.

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