Every year on March 8, women's rights, labor and struggle are discussed. In fact, throughout human history, women have not only been a part of life, but also the founders and carriers of life. Even though beliefs, cultures and societies have changed, women's struggle for humanity has not changed.
When we look at Islamic civilization, we see that the value of women is expressed not only through words but also through symbols and worship. One of the most striking examples of this is the sa'y between Safa and Marwa, which takes place during the pilgrimage. Millions of people coming from all over the world for Hajj actually keep alive the memory of a woman. It repeats step by step the struggle of a mother left alone in the desert for her child.
The steps taken by a mother in desperation have become the worship of millions today. Because that woman did not give up. She sought hope in the midst of despair. Instead of sitting in despair and submitting to her fate, she stood up and ran from Safa to Marwa, from Marwa to Safa.
This story shows us this: Women are not only in life, they are at the center of human history. A mother's effort has become a sacred symbol for humanity.
The message of Islam is clear: Women's labor, struggle and patience are not worthless. On the contrary, it is valuable enough to be an example for humanity. The fact that the memory of a woman's struggle is kept alive in a great act of worship such as Hajj is one of the strongest indicators of this.
Today, on the occasion of International Women's Day on March 8, it is important to remember the following: A woman is not a being to be remembered only on one day. She is the foundation of the family, the conscience of society and the future of humanity.
Because if the steps taken by a mother in the desert can still be a path that millions of people walk today, this is enough to tell us how much women mean to humanity.
Hagar (the woman) ran.
And humanity still repeats his running as worship.