Sheerzan

Iranian women know their place in history

Balatarin
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Sheerzan
by Badi Badiozamani
30-Jun-2010
 

It is June 2009. At the CNN’s Iran Desk in Atlanta, Georgia we are going through, trying to authenticate, countless pictures and video clips detailing the Iranian demonstrations against the rigged presidential election. Picture after picture soon reveals an unexpected pattern: Iranian women are everywhere, participating fully in these dangerous street protests. My heart is overcome with a strange mix of anxiety and immense pride. I am filled with worry about these women, young and old, being brutalized by the Islamic regime’s agents. At the same time, I am elated to witness Iranian women taking their rightful place as the heirs of courage, following a tradition of great Persian women fighting tyranny and asserting moral right through two millennia of history.

As I see the calm and fearless faces of these women standing against the chains, batons, knives and guns poured down on them by government cronies, I am reminded of a term that has been used in Iranian literatue to describe extraordinarily courageous and brave women: ‘Sheerzan.’ Some might say that the word ‘lioness’ is not an appropriate equivalent for Sheerzan. But a lioness is both strong and gentle, as are these Iranian women: strong, brave, ferocious yet gentle. Other terms such as ‘lionheart’ or ‘braveheart’ could also be used to describe women heroes of Iran.

Through the streams of images comes the most shocking of all - the killing of Neda Agha Soltan in broad daylight. Our hearts stop as blood streams from her her mouth and nose covering part of her serene face. The camera focuses on her eyes as they roll to her right, and in an instant it seems they are talking to the entire world. After much discussion, we decide to broadcast the video despite its very graphic nature. The clip was later described as "the most widely witnessed death in human history".

For the last three decades Iranian women have borne a double burden. Not only do they suffer the oppression afflicted on all citizens of that country by a theocracy, but they also endure the extra humiliation of being women in an Islamic society. They are forced to cover themselves only so that men might not lose control and go astray; they are counted as only half a man when it comes to testifying in court, inheriting less than their borthers in the same family upon passing of the father. They are deprived of the right to become a judge despite their qualifications, of travelling and securing a hotel room by themselves …the lsit gones on and on. Yet, they are the ones who, with an admirable perseverance, continue to chip away at the absolute tyranny of the Islamic Republic.

These women know their place in history. They know that the first discussion of equal rights between men and women took place in ancient Iran. They know that they are the daughters of Esther, the Persian queen whose wisdom saved the lives of thousands of Jews and who is still celebrated with the Purim festival. They know that they are the daughters of Grand Admiral Artemis, a commander of the Persian navy in 480 BC, the first female officer ever in history. They are the daughters of Sindokht, the world’s first ambassador who took office over 2,000 years ago. They are the daughters of queen Noormahal, the first person to rise against the practice of burning Indian women along with their deceased husbands. They are the daughters of thousands more notable women whose stories could only be written in volumes.

We watch these daughters of courage with beating heart; watching with anticipation as they change the course of history in the Middle East and the world.

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Rosie.

Well, if you liked this one,

by Rosie. on Mon Jul 05, 2010 03:16 AM PDT

here's the sequel:

//iranian.com/main/2010/jul/jews-war

Actually my husband started it yesterday with another woman shortly after this one got going. Lusty old goat.


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yolanda

......

by yolanda on Sun Jul 04, 2010 10:12 PM PDT

1) Thank you, Rea, for the hilarious musical! You should submit it to JJ! The video has over 1 million hits already!

2) OMG! A lady proposed 1st! LOL!

3) So a woman has to obey, otherwise will get beaten up by a feather!

4) So West has become: a "civilization" obsessed with sexual indulgence and decadence.........having 4 wives at same time is not considered sexually indulgent!?

5) Thank two of you for the banter! It really cracked me up! Iranian.com sounded like eharmony.com! :O)


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by Doctor X on Sun Jul 04, 2010 08:55 PM PDT

             


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default

Hooking up

by Doctor X on Sun Jul 04, 2010 08:54 PM PDT

On Iranian.com?

You two are so sheytooooooon:))

I loved that part about the 1000 shares of Bp LOOOL. Getting more Moosh and sheytoon everyday These...

Happy Hooking up. Don't get too loud.


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maziar 58

AMOO MESBA

by maziar 58 on Sun Jul 04, 2010 05:37 PM PDT

SHABE JOME AST , I mean is sunday night bro. go find your self a good bash of dried Oregano and say bismilla 3 times and put it on hooka mixed with azari honey and dry Bahman tanbako......

you'll be in heaven all night long try it.              Maziar


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Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi

A good woman obeys her man

by Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi on Sun Jul 04, 2010 05:09 PM PDT

 

It is the simple but golden rule that has sustained humanity for so long as prevents us descending into the realm of animals and apes like these:

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fqncj3G6tg

This is what the West has become: a "civilization" obsessed with sexual indulgence and decadence. The demise is nigh....soon the mighty Islamic army of the Hidden Imam will liberate you from your own sin.

FREE EUROPE!

FREE AMERICA!

 


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Rosie.

Okay. This one's serious. For real.

by Rosie. on Mon Jul 05, 2010 02:55 AM PDT

This song is for Iranian women and the Iranian men who've stood by them. And for women all over the world and the men who've stood by them in their struggle. Give it a fair hearing. It's not as cliched as you might remember it to be:

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUBnxqEVKlk

 

(and ayatollah, if you open your mouth one more time, i swear i'll have you in evin before you can say allahu akbar).

 


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benross

Rea

by benross on Sun Jul 04, 2010 04:16 PM PDT

How come that video clip never showed up in IC front page? it's hilarious!


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Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi

Eh voi!

by Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi on Sun Jul 04, 2010 04:12 PM PDT

 

Fun? Maybe for you, but I didn't experience anything. It is time I stuck with 15 year old mottaheds instead.


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Rosie.

Ayatollah,

by Rosie. on Sun Jul 04, 2010 03:23 PM PDT

it's getting tired. Let's call it a day, shall we?

But it was fun while it lasted.


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Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi

Damagh

by Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi on Sun Jul 04, 2010 03:18 PM PDT

 

I like the one on the second row, fifth column from the left.

I don't mind you being deflowered - it saves an old man like myself from explaining how things work. However, if you have had sex with any infidels, especially uncircumcised ones, you have to bathe yourseld in a tub of ass milk for five whole hours to ritually purify yourself. 

Your dowry will be much less - only 2 camels, 50 acres of land, 10 gold pieces and one turquiose stone...oh...and 1000 shares in BP.

Also, I hope you are not too tall...I don't want a bodyguard for a wife...although I really need one.

 


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Rosie.

And you two down there....

by Rosie. on Sun Jul 04, 2010 02:57 PM PDT

don't even dream. He's mine.

Well, mine and his first wife, I mean.

Jaleho.

________________

Okay, time to get serious, I guess. How many sheerzans does it take to change a light bulb?


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minadadvar

Ayatollah

by minadadvar on Sun Jul 04, 2010 02:00 PM PDT

You are, indeed, a bikar prankster, who has had too much to drink, today.


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minadadvar

Dear Rea

by minadadvar on Sun Jul 04, 2010 01:55 PM PDT

Great clip. LOL.


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Rea

Ayatollah, oh, my kinda guy

by Rea on Sun Jul 04, 2010 01:26 PM PDT


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maziar 58

BTW....

by maziar 58 on Sun Jul 04, 2010 01:08 PM PDT

Are you virgin ?

Yes from the ears............

ayat... Are you virgin ?                  Maziar


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Mola Nasredeen

.....

by Mola Nasredeen on Sun Jul 04, 2010 12:35 PM PDT

Mobarak Basheh. May you two live together for the next 100 years.


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Rosie.

So far, so good.

by Rosie. on Sun Jul 04, 2010 12:30 PM PDT

Camel hair is not a problem. We have one here who'll lend me some.

I found some pictures of nose jobs. Which one do you like best?

//www.shawnfeeney.com/img/sketch/10_noses.jpg 

This one is my personal favorite.

//www.makeupeffects.co.uk/acatalog/csshieknose.gif

About the virgen part, well, no, not exactly. But you can't really blame me, I was gharbzadeh. If you want, when I get the rhinoplasty, I can have my hymen surgically restored.

 


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Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi

Hijab

by Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi on Sun Jul 04, 2010 12:01 PM PDT

 

Don't be silly..It is not necessary to cover up in the home unless in the company of guests who are not family. You can wear anything you like - even if it is green.

I would prefer if you would wear a sexy nightgown made of fine camel and goat hair (woven in Lorestan) when in bed - it is mandatory that a woman make herself as attractive to her husband in Islam.

Btw, are you a virgin? The dowry is more if you are pure and chaste.


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Rosie.

How much

by Rosie. on Sun Jul 04, 2010 11:46 AM PDT

How much hijab do I have to wear? And if it's complete, am I allowed to wear colors? I am partial to scarlet.

Also, do I have to wear it in bed?


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Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi

Rosie jan

by Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi on Sun Jul 04, 2010 11:38 AM PDT

 

Of course, I am already married but Iranian law allows me to marry up to four wives so long as they are all consenting in the matter.

You are entitled to a dowry, provision (including educational and training expenses) but you can only divorce if you suffer repeated physical abuse by me. This is unlikely, as I only use a feather to beat my wife with when she upsets or disobeys me.

Also, for the marriage to work, you have to please me (in every sense) as much as she does (but no more) or you will most likely become jealous.

Btw, I have a penchant for women who dye their hair with henna and use rose essence perfume.  If you need a nosejob, please do take the operation before we consummate any marriage.


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Rosie.

Ayatollah,

by Rosie. on Sun Jul 04, 2010 08:27 AM PDT

will you marry me?

I'll get a dowry, I'll be provided for, and then I'll be able to sue for divorce for abuse.

 


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comrade

On the subject of women being different

by comrade on Sun Jul 04, 2010 08:06 AM PDT

آندسته از دوستان که، در آن گرما گرم اوضاع بعداز انقلاب، مشغولیات
وطنی را بر اخذ ویزای آمریکا ترجیح دادند، احتمالا آیت‌الله مطهری و سفسطه
گویی‌های بی‌ حد و حصرش را به خاطر دارند. وی در توجیه و تشریع ستمی که دین
اسلام بر زن روا میدارد در یکی‌ از سخنرانیهایش گفت: حقوق زن با مرد
متساوی هست، اما متشابه نیست!

visit....//www.tudehpartyiran.org/mardom.asp


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Rea

Ayatollah MY

by Rea on Sun Jul 04, 2010 07:59 AM PDT

"There are numerous benefits of being a woman in an Islamic society under the Shariah."

Yeah, right. Just as many as in the 17th century X-tian society.

Shall we all go back, singing and joyfull ?


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Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi

Women and men are different

by Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi on Sun Jul 04, 2010 07:38 AM PDT

 

Women receive dowries, men do not.

Women receive maternity leave, men do not.

Women are expected to be provided for, men are not.

Women are protected against harassment, men are not.

Women can sue for a divorce if they are abused, men cannot.

 

There are numerous benefits of being a woman in an Islamic society under the Shariah.

This article is pure gharbzadeh propaganda.

 


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maziar 58

javab akhoondi

by maziar 58 on Sat Jul 03, 2010 10:56 PM PDT

OOH SURE !!

COL CAZZO PERO.       Maziar


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Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi

A typical gharbdokht article

by Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi on Sat Jul 03, 2010 10:51 PM PDT

 

Iranian women are the most active members of the female gender on earth. In Iran they participate in politics, education, industry, media, sport, culture, agriculture and every walk of life.

Islam has liberated the creative potential of women whilst protecting them from the lechery and sexual exploitation evident in the decadent and satanic West.


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Ham Vatan

Islam and Women

by Ham Vatan on Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:13 AM PDT

Unfortunately most  " pretending to be a true Muslim woman" in Iran are perhaps their man of the house do not want to see women liberated and being free for the following reasons:

1- They do not want their kids to see and being exposed to a free (from Hejab), etc. and follow that trend .

2- Rathere than educating their ways of life, they Ban such freedom for all.

3- This Taliban mentality and oppressing a nation (especially women), is ruining Islam's image...if there was a positive one..

4- Rather than controlling traffic, caring for safty of their people, these mullahs, are more concerned about a woman's make up and exposure of certain parts of their body.

5- Don't these mullahs and supporters of this kind of regim have brothers and sisters, Mahram relatives at home where their body can be clearly noticed (showing arms and legs, wearing no bras, wearing skimpy outfits,  shorts, etc., etc. ??? 

6- Are muslim men so wild that by seeing a beautiful woman can make them go crazy and lose their minds? 

 

Aboish Islam alltogether and Shiats are the worst kind.... 


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Spike

Great Article

by Spike on Wed Jun 30, 2010 07:12 PM PDT

It seems to me that the truly strong ones in Iran are the women.  The Islamic leadership oppresses women because, I bellieve, they are afraid of them.  Whenever there is an overblown sense of "manhood", "honor" etc. in a society, it's usually due to extreme insecurity on the part of the men.  The path to change in not only Iran, but Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan and other countries goes through the women.  The women have the first shot at educating the children, and boys especially listen to their mothers. It will take time, but there will soon be a generation of leaders in Iran who are not dominated by their own inadequacies and weaknesses.


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