Even though divorce is the prerogative of the man...

Even though divorce is the prerogative of the man, in situations where the faqih believes it to be in the interests of Islam, in the interests of the Muslims, and when he realises there can be no other course of action, he will grant the woman a divorce. This is what the guardianship of the faqih is about. It is a divine gift to you. (58) 31 October 1978 (9 Aban 1357 AHS) Islam put women on a par with men, and made them equal with men.

Of course, there are certain Islamic precepts, which apply only to men, and others which apply only to women, but this does not mean that Islam discriminates between men and women. (59) 11 December 1978 (20 Azar 1357 AHS) Question: Women make up a large section of the Muslim population, what role and what rights do you foresee for them in the Islamic system? Reply: The Muslim women of Iran are currently participating in the…