I believe the people of a country never intend to worsen the situation in their homeland. The 1979 revolution was initially envisioned as a movement to bring peace and better lives to the people. However, little did we know that numerous changes, broken promises, and new rules would emerge in the very first month after the revolution.

When watching videos of the movement's leader, Khomeini, he focused on highlighting Iran's potential for talent, power, and a brighter future. He never belittled women or mentioned the rules that would soon be imposed in Iran. The choice of the name "Islamic Republic" aimed to lead people toward a more godly life, enticing them with the promise of a better future based on the glory of God.

Yet, what we witness in Iran today is a series of false and fabricated rules supposedly tied to Islam. For instance, the mandatory hijab rule, requiring women to cover their bodies, seems more rooted in culture than religion. In other parts of Asia, countries with different religious backgrounds uphold the practice of covering women's bodies as part of their cultural norms, not necessarily linked to Islam.

However, just a month after the revolution, while people were exhausted and drained, the Iranian government confirmed the mandatory hijab rule. In response, people, especially women, began peaceful protests, expressing that the revolution was not meant to regress to ancient times but to progress. They emphasized mutual respect and peaceful coexistence, whether with or without hijab, arguing against the need for something to be mandatory.

This example illustrates one of the many false rules that the Islamic Republic of Iran claims to be part of the Islamic religious doctrine. By imposing such restrictive rules, the government aims to divert attention, allowing them to focus on their agenda and introduce more distracting regulations while controlling and limiting the freedom of the people.

Protesting against the mandatory hijab a month after the revolution

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