Penal System or System of Belief? / Sina Yousefi

Repentance (tawba) has long been regarded in Islamic jurisprudence as a moral and devotional concept, and over time, it has also gained a significant role in criminal proceedings. Islamic jurisprudence, by linking the realm of religious ethics with the domain of punishment, has created an institution in which inner transformation can lead to the annulment […]...

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Interview with Solka: Rap, Gender Equality, and a Battle That Continues / Morteza Hamounian

She’s called “Solka” so much so that even those around her have forgotten her real name is “Sara Bahreini.” Sara, or Solka as she’s known, has numerous tattoos adorning her body and exudes a sleek gangster style. She’s reminiscent of “Griselda Blanco,” except Sara is no criminal—she’s an artist, writing beautiful lyrics with a powerful […]...

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Conversation with Solka; Rap, Gender Equality, and the Ongoing Struggle/ Morteza Hamounian

“Solka” is calling out; she is so well known by this name that her acquaintances have forgotten her real name, “Sara Bahreini”. Sara, also known as Solka, has numerous tattoos on her body and has a stylish gangster appearance; something similar to “Griselda Blanco” but the difference is that Sara is not a criminal, she […]...

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Licensed rapper; yes or no? / Benyamin Abbasi

These days, discussions have arisen among groups of teenagers and young adults who have an interest in underground music or, in other words, “rap”, regarding the government’s decision to regulate this type of music. In this piece, we intend to delve into the history of rap music, the government’s treatment of artists and their fans […]...

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Do you hear our voice? / Saeed Modani

This is a caption. Saeed Madani A rapper has recently released a song called “National Garden” in which he attempts to depict the social situation and crises in Iranian society. In this music video, the voices of countless victims of social damages cry out to the authorities: “Do you hear our voices?” Now I, alongside […]...

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