{"id":42564,"date":"2026-04-07T15:55:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T12:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shariati.info\/parents-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T15:30:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:00:22","slug":"parents","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shariati.info\/en\/parents\/","title":{"rendered":"In the embrace of her love"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Source of Love and Upbringing<\/p>\n

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A mother is the first wellspring of love and nurture \u2014 the place where a person\u2019s character is formed and the roots of ethics, dreams, and hopes begin to grow. In the life of Ali Shariati\u2011Moghaddam as well, although his mother\u2019s name and public life are not mentioned in the media, her influence on his upbringing and character is unmistakable \u2014 a quiet, deep, and lasting impact.<\/p>\n

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Mother: The Emotional Pillar of the Home<\/p>\n

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During Ali Shariati\u2011Moqaddam\u2019s childhood and teenage years, his mother served as a constant source of security, support, and unconditional care. After the loss of his father, she became his most important emotional and developmental anchor. Her presence helped him endure the immense void of losing his father at the age of nine and guided his growth with stability and kindness.<\/p>\n

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In this household, the mother was more than a caring figure; she embodied calm, patience, and balance \u2014 qualities that later appeared in Ali Shariati\u2011Moqaddam\u2019s professional conduct and leadership style.<\/p>\n

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A Mother\u2019s Role in Shaping Ethics and Personal Identity<\/p>\n

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Although she was never a public figure and her activities were not documented, her influence on her son\u2019s character is clearly evident:<\/p>\n

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values such as kindness and integrity, respect for others, loyalty to one\u2019s roots and family, and an admiration for simplicity and authenticity in life. These values eventually became part of Shariati\u2011Moghaddam\u2019s professional identity. Even today, in many of his interviews and public remarks, he places strong emphasis on authenticity, professional ethics, and honesty \u2014 reflections of the upbringing he received under his mother\u2019s guidance.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Father<\/p>\n

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A wound<\/p>\n

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that has reached my very soul.<\/p>\n

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A pain<\/p>\n

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that has settled deep into my bones.<\/p>\n

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A sigh<\/p>\n

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that has risen all the way to the heavens.<\/p>\n

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My vast, heavy chest of sorrow<\/p>\n

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is on the verge of eruption.<\/p>\n

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Touch my face with your hand\u2014<\/p>\n

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my tears have turned into flowing streams.<\/p>\n

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What kind of world is this,<\/p>\n

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O Lord?<\/p>\n

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Even iron has found its way<\/p>\n

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to the throats of the wise.<\/p>\n

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We say God is generous and kind,<\/p>\n

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yet the bowl of my patience<\/p>\n

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is overflowing.<\/p>\n

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Grief has long rested<\/p>\n

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beneath my feet<\/p>\n

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and on my pillow\u2014<\/p>\n

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but now it stretches<\/p>\n

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to the edge of the galaxy.<\/p>\n

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O my Lord, grant me strength.<\/p>\n

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This path is called Life,<\/p>\n

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where even a \u201ccandle,\u201d<\/p>\n

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with its faintest light,<\/p>\n

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struggles through the harsh bends<\/p>\n

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of misfortune.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Mother<\/p>\n

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I am alone \u2014 truly alone.<\/p>\n

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I do not know about you.<\/p>\n

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You say, come,<\/em><\/p>\n

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let us be together,<\/p>\n

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let us not be alone.<\/p>\n

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But I know you are not alone.<\/p>\n

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You know someone else now.<\/p>\n

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And though you say, \u201cLet\u2019s see,\u201d<\/p>\n

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whether you have seen or not \u2014<\/p>\n

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I know you are not alone.<\/p>\n

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No one is like anyone else.<\/p>\n

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And no one is as alone as I am.<\/p>\n

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Solitude is beautiful.<\/p>\n

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I cherish it.<\/p>\n

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I am lively and playful;<\/p>\n

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sometimes I laugh loudly,<\/p>\n

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straight from the heart.<\/p>\n

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But most of the time,<\/p>\n

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with a faint smile on my lips,<\/p>\n

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I weep deeply.<\/p>\n

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My tears flow \u2014<\/p>\n

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I think not from loneliness,<\/p>\n

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nor longing, nor hardship.<\/p>\n

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My tears are, in a way,<\/p>\n

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inborn \u2014<\/p>\n

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emotional by nature.<\/p>\n

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Speaking of mothers\u2026<\/p>\n

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Life flows on<\/p>\n

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even in her absence,<\/p>\n

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just as it flows<\/p>\n

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in her presence.<\/p>\n

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Love walks hand in hand<\/p>\n

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with moments.<\/p>\n

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The vastness of this affection<\/p>\n

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is the quiet echo<\/p>\n

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of an empty solitude.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Once,<\/p>\n

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two jasmines<\/p>\n

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stood beside each other,<\/p>\n

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their roots planted deep in the heart of the earth.<\/p>\n

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Full of hope,<\/p>\n

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they grew from their stems,<\/p>\n

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twisting gently together.<\/p>\n

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It was a fresh spring,<\/p>\n

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filled with the breath of love.<\/p>\n

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They budded,<\/p>\n

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they blossomed,<\/p>\n

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and their scent was the fragrance of love.<\/p>\n

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The alley was quiet,<\/p>\n

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and kindness stood in wonder\u2026<\/p>\n

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They were my father and mother,<\/p>\n

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and I,<\/p>\n

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a small sparrow nestled<\/p>\n

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between the ivy of their branches \u2014<\/p>\n

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a witness to their love.<\/p>\n

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How sad for that spring,<\/p>\n

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and for all the springs that passed.<\/p>\n

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I breathe on,<\/p>\n

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for my hope<\/p>\n

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still lives through love\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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A Mother\u2019s Sacrifice: A Quiet Yet Powerful Force<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Losing a father at a young age creates difficult circumstances for any family. In such moments, a mother\u2019s role expands far beyond that of a parent; she becomes a leader, a pillar of strength, and a teacher of life. The mother of Ali Shariati\u2011Moghaddam devoted all her ability to preserving balance, supporting her children, and keeping the family on the right path.<\/p>\n

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These sacrifices introduced Ali, from his teenage years, to concepts such as responsibility, independence, and relentless effort\u2014values that later fueled his journey into entrepreneurship and the development of Iran\u2019s saffron industry.<\/p>\n

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Upbringing Rooted in Humanity<\/strong><\/p>\n

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One of the defining features of Ali Shariati\u2011Moghaddam\u2019s character is his human\u2011centered view of work, business, and society.<\/p>\n

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He consistently emphasizes that:<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Development must be grounded in respect for people.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 True added value is the product of honesty and quality.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Cultural and family roots are enduring assets.<\/p>\n

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Such a perspective only forms when a person grows in an environment filled with kindness, structure, patience, and authenticity\u2014an environment his mother created.<\/p>\n

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A Mother as a Source of Strength and Hope<\/strong><\/p>\n

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For Shariati\u2011Moghaddam, his mother\u2019s presence was more than a familial bond. Through her quiet resilience and simple way of living, she taught him:<\/p>\n

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\u2022 not to break under hardship,<\/p>\n

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\u2022 to build the future with hope,<\/p>\n

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\u2022 and to pursue his dreams with steady determination.<\/p>\n

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This spirit of optimism and perseverance is reflected throughout his entrepreneurial path\u2014especially during the years when Iran\u2019s saffron industry faced economic, commercial, and structural challenges.<\/p>\n

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A Legacy That Lives On<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Although she was never a public or media figure, her influence continues to shape Ali\u2019s life and professional direction. In every decision, every development plan, and every national outlook on saffron, one can trace the moral and human values she instilled in her son.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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