I'tikaf: A Spiritual Rebuttal to Secular Stereotypes

In a time when Western media portray Iranian youth as secular and disconnected from religion, the widespread and growing participation of teenagers in the spiritual practice of I'tikaf tells another story. This quiet, reflective three-day ritual—marked by worship and Quranic devotion—has seen a ۲۰% increase in attendance in recent years, with over ۸۰% of participants in ۲۰۲۴ being youth. I'tikaf stands as a living sign of the deep Islamic faith and resilience of the new generation in Iran, contradicting narratives promoted by the U.S. and Zionist media.