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resisting Pharaoh's oppressive regime and
believing in God, she embodies spiritual
resilience that can be relevant in any
historical period. Her status shows that
resistance against oppression is possible
even when one lives under authoritarian
rule (The Quran, 66: 11; Javadi Āmoli,
2002, p. 155-158; Ḥosseinī Ṭehrānī,
2001, Vol. 3, pp. 145-148).
2. Maryam (Mary)
Maryam is a symbol of chastity and
faith, positioned in the sanctuary of
divine worship and introduced as a
model for both men and women: “O
Mary, be devoutly obedient to your Lord
and prostrate and bow with those who
bow [in prayer]” (The Quran, 3: 43).
Maryam, as a symbol of chastity
and faith, is a unique model for human
society, reminding both men and
women of the importance of spiritual
values and strengthening their
connection with God.
3. Jochebed, the mother of the Moses
She is introduced as a courageous and
resilient woman who, relying on God,
made a fateful decision to save Her son:
“And We inspired to the mother of
Moses, 'Suckle him” (The Quran, 28: 7).
The mother of Moses also
represents courage and true reliance
on God. The decision she made to
save Her son is a symbol of making
critical decisions under the pressure of
difficult challenges.
Comparing these Quranic examples
with modern humanities theories on
women's issues shows that women have
always had a high capacity for impactful
social and ethical roles. Theories such as
Islamic feminism, gender justice, and
spirituality-based approaches can
provide more comprehensive guidance
for solving contemporary social
problems. In the modern era, where
women face challenges such as
structural discrimination, gender gaps,
and psychological pressures, returning to
these Quranic models while adapting
them to contemporary needs can add
depth and effectiveness to the process of
solving these problems (The Quran, 28:
7; Shaikh, 2012, p. 631).
One of the most important aspects
of empowering Muslim women in
strengthening Islamic resistance is their
role in raising resilient, faithful, and
aware generations. In Quranic
teachings, raising children is
considered a sacred duty, and this
responsibility holds special importance
for the protection of the family and
society. In this regard, Allah said,
“Protect yourselves and your families
from a Fire..." (The Quran, 66: 6).
A clear example of this Quranic
upbringing can be seen in the mothers
of martyrs from Palestine to Lebanon,
women who have raised their children
as defenders of rights and Islamic
values. Such women are the pillars of
resistance movements and, by
strengthening cultural and faith-based
identities, have a profound impact on
advancing the goals of resistance.