Document Type : Original Article
Researcher
Allameh Tabataba'i University
Ministerial Ethics Committee
One of the largest gatherings of Shiites in the world, which draws millions of people from all over the world to Karbala, is the Arbaeen walk, which has been common among Shiites since the time of the imams. Meanwhile, the active presence of women, which indicates the influence and importance of their role in the Shiite society, has been accompanied by challenges. One of the most important challenges in the field of women is: not observing appropriate clothing, showing off and showing off, not observing chastity. From the perspective of Shia sociology, the role of women in Shia history and culture has always been prominent; Indicative women such as Hazrat Fatima and Hazrat Zainab (PBUH) have been symbols of resistance, stability and playing key roles in critical periods of history. In this regard, the concept of "the third female model" as a symbol of women who have been able to establish a balance between individual and social responsibilities, It has attracted a lot of attention especially in the Arbaeen walk. This model shows a change in the attitude of the Shiite society towards the role of women. Therefore, providing a model of a woman who is inspired by the real position of women in Islam and has an up-to-date performance in accordance with the needs of society is one of the most important needs of Muslim women. Creating a role and role model for a Muslim woman in accordance with Islamic values found its place with the advent of the Islamic Revolution and the emphasis of Imam Khomeini, which requires providing a reading according to the needs of the time and modeling the statements of the leadership and "the third model of a woman" with an emphasis on the basics of value. Islam presents a model that is neither Eastern nor Western.