Jihad is one of the Momentous Bases of Islam and its necessity is based on sufficiency. Defense and not invasion is the essence of Islam. Islam emphasized the observation of the principles of justice and avoiding from trespassing the humanity’s borders in fighting with the enemy; these are the necessary conditions to be victorious in the war arena. The war should be conducted against the enemy and it is not obligatory for the weak to participate in it. But at time of attack by the enemy, defense is an obligatory deed upon every one. And Women are no exception.
The generality of Jihad and defense authenticates women’s participation in the arenas of munificence and martyrdom. The traditions of Prophet Muhammad ( S. A. ) and the Innocent Imams ( A. S. ) indicate the presence of women along side men in the war fronts.