Qurʼān va zanān-i usvah

This scholarly work by Ṣadīqah Isfandiyārī, titled Qurʼān va zanān-i usvah, provides a comprehensive analysis of the lives of fourteen exemplary women depicted in the Qurʼān and Islamic history. Published by Markaz-i Nashr-i Hājar in Qum, the text serves as a spiritual guide, drawing upon the biographies of figures such as Fāṭimah Zahrā, Maryam, Āsiyah, and Khadījah to define the archetype of the righteous woman (Zan-i Ṣāliḥ). Isfandiyārī navigates through scriptural verses to highlight virtues like piety, patience, and chastity, while also addressing contemporary themes such as the role of women in society, motherhood, and education. By presenting these historical personalities as timeless models (usvah), the book aims to offer practical pathways for Muslim women seeking to align their personal and social lives with divine teachings.