Take Care of Your Heart
The Life, Faith, and Martyrdom of Shaheedah Ma’soumeh Karbasi — A Soul of Knowledge, Resistance, and Love
In the radiant city of Shiraz, on 20 October 1980, a soul was born whose light would one day merge with eternity — Shaheedah Ma’soumeh Karbasi.
A computer engineer, cultural and media activist, and among the elite in her field, she was not only a woman of intellect but a servant of divine purpose. Her grave now rests in the sacred shrine of Shahcheragh (A) — the same place where her love for the Ahl al-Bayt was nurtured, and where her spirit returned.
A Life of Faith and Purpose
Her father remembers her as a woman of three radiant qualities:
“She was deeply sociable and full of warmth — she loved people. She could sit with anyone — family, friends, or strangers — and make them feel seen. She was also a passionate reader; from March 2023 until her martyrdom, she completed over thirty books. The last was about Shaheed Hasan Tehrani-Moqaddam, the father of Iran’s missile program — a book we never got to discuss. And above all, she was a devoted mother who wanted her children to be raised with the spirit of resistance, courage, and martyrdom. That’s why she chose to stay in Lebanon — not to bring them back to comfort, but to raise them in faith.”
From her early education to her university studies, Ma’soumeh excelled at every stage, always among the top students. Her research led to the identification of over fifty medicinal plants, showing her dedication to both science and the service of humanity.
The Woman Who Stayed During the War
In 2006, when the 33-Day War erupted in Lebanon, Ma’soumeh had only been married for a year. She had every reason — and every opportunity — to return to Iran. But she refused.
“I will not leave the people of Lebanon,” she said. “If it is destined, I will be martyred here.”
Her close friend recalls those days vividly:
“She stayed through the bombs, displacement, and fear — not for herself, but for the people. She would often say, ‘My children are a gift to the Supreme Leader.’ She was faithful, steadfast, and wilayati in the truest sense. Whenever there was cultural work to be done, she was the first to show up. She even encouraged Lebanese youth to learn Persian, saying, ‘Persian is the language of the Revolution and the Islamic Republic.’”
Her Final Whisper
To those who knew her, Ma’soumeh’s presence was like water over fire — calm, soothing, and full of faith.
Her friend, Narges Abbasabadi, recalls:
“When fear filled my heart during the war, just a few of her words gave me peace. I was newly married then, and she told me, ‘Narges, don’t be afraid. I was also a newlywed when war began. Whatever is destined will happen.’ When I returned to Iran, her only advice was, ‘Take care of your heart.’ Those were her last words to me — a whisper that still echoes in my soul.”
That was Ma’soumeh’s message to the world — to guard the heart from despair, to fill it with faith, and to let it beat in rhythm with the cause of truth.
A Daughter of Knowledge and Resistance
Her father recalls with pride, “After graduating, she moved to Lebanon. She worked in a computer company, and her dedication was so strong that her employers would hardly grant her leave. Alongside that, she was immersed in cultural activities, particularly study groups on Mahdism and discussions about the awaited Imam (AJ). She would often tell me, ‘Father, pray that I am martyred.’”
That prayer was answered. On 10 October 2024, Shaheedah Ma’soumeh Karbasi attained the rank she had longed for — martyrdom.
Her life stands as a living testimony that faith, intellect, and resistance are not separate paths — they are one.
Shaheedah Ma’soumeh Karbasi (1980–2024)
A woman of intellect and heart.
A mother of courage.
A soul who lived — and died — for the path of Wilayah.
Her whisper remains: Take care of your heart.