“There is no "true Islam," just different interpretations.” DifferentIslamInterpretationDifferent Interpretations Author:Shirin Ebadi
“Everyone's condition is different, and the way that each person lives his or her life is different.” WayPersonsDifferentLife IsConditions Author:Shirin Ebadi
“The condition of women in Islamic societies as a whole is far from desirable. However, we should acknowledge that there are differences. In certain countries, the conditions are much better and in others much worse. For example, the conditions women face even in Egypt differ a whole lot from what their Iranian counterparts deal with. The condition of women in Pakistan is far different from that in Saudi Arabia. This shows that you can have different interpretations of Islam.” DifferentCountryIslamAcknowledgeIslamicIranian Author:Shirin Ebadi
“There is no "true Islam," just different interpretations. Since I brought up patriarchy, let me make one thing clear. I am not singling out men; I am addressing the issue of inequality of genders. A patriarchy does not only not accept the equality of the sexes, it also has a hard time understanding the principles of democracy and its essence. Women are the victims of this patriarchal culture, but they are also its carriers. Let us keep in mind that every oppressive man was raised in the confines of his mother's home. This is the culture we need to resist and fight.” MenMindDifferentHomeCultureFightingUnderstandingAcceptingDemocracyLet MeVictimIslamGenderInequalityHard TimesPatriarchy Author:Shirin Ebadi
“I have never been convinced throughout my life that one needs to be imitating others. I even tell my daughters not to look at me as a model. Everyone's condition is different, and the way that each person lives his or her life is different. What is important is that one utilizes one's intellect and not to be 100 percent sure about one's convictions. One should always leave room for doubt.” ImportantDifferentDoubtDaughterConvictionIntellectMy DaughterLook At Me Author:Shirin Ebadi
“The history and our experience shows that Democrats and Republicans think the same way in some cases, and their ideas aren't very different when it comes to international relations.” ThinkingDifferentRepublicanRelationDemocratInternational Relations Author:Shirin Ebadi
“Israel is a country and should exist. And a country by the name of Palestine should be made. Two different governments of Palestine and Israel can live beside each other happily and both of them should recognize each other.” DifferentCountryPalestine Author:Shirin Ebadi
