If someone wishes to deprive a woman from being able to take part in scientific activities based on the Islamic perspective, or if he prevents her from being active economically, politically, or socially, he has acted against God’s command. Women can participate in these activities as much as their physical strength and needs allow them to. They should do whatever they can economically, politically, and socially. The sacred laws of Islam do not stand in the way of this.
Imam Khamenei
Sept. 18, 1996
