The explanatory and intellectual Covenant of the community of elite women on the 40th day of the Imam of the Nation’s ascension

In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
"Whosoever departs from their home as an emigrant toward God and His Messenger, and is then overtaken by death, their recompense is surely secured with God." (The Holy Quran, 4:100)

Forty days have passed since the spiritual ascension and the martyrdom of our profoundly wise and exalted guide, Grand Ayatollah Khamenei. Though these forty days have been permeated by the sacred essence of martyrdom, the weight of losing that beacon of insight has been profound for scholars, intellectuals, and all who seek the path of true knowledge. The arrogant global powers and deceitful enemies mistakenly believed that by targeting the physical life of the Wilayah, they could quench the light of his transcendent philosophy. On the contrary, the martyred leader's blood has infused the intellectual community, particularly insightful and scholarly women, with a renewed spirit and vitality.

We, as researchers, students, and women dedicated to the scientific realm, declare on this fortieth day of epic mourning that the intellectual legacy and educational school of our martyred mentor remain our primary guide. In our "Scientific Jihad," we continue to clarify the identity of women as envisioned by the Islamic Revolution. He demonstrated that an Iranian Muslim woman can excel at the highest levels of intellectual production and civilization leadership while remaining the steadfast guardian of the family’s sanctity.

As women bridging the gap between professional expertise and spiritual commitment, we renew our oath to God to ensure the continued progress of the modern Islamic civilization. The sacrifice of our martyred leader has only deepened our dedication to protecting the family unit and raising a generation defined by awareness and courage.

In this critical period, while offering our heartfelt condolences to the Imam of the Age (May our souls be his sacrifice), we pledge our absolute loyalty to the new Leader of the Revolution, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei. We shall remain active in the field with our full intellectual and spiritual capacity. We firmly believe that a dedicated legion of scholarly, Wilayah-oriented women constitutes the most formidable defense against the cultural and soft-power aggression of our adversaries.

History will testify that the martyrdom of our Imam did not mark an ending, but rather the dawn of a global intellectual movement preparing for the Great Appearance. We remain committed to our spiritual and cognitive covenant until our final breath, holding high the banner of knowledge and devotion until it is handed to its rightful master, the Promised Mahdi (may God hasten his return). Peace be upon those who follow the path of true guidance.

A collective of academic women, researchers, and students of the Sisters' Campus, Imam Sadiq University (PBUH), Student Basij of Imam Sadiq University - Sisters' Campus
 

• Translated by: Mahdiye Noori