I still feel the bitterness over this [forcible] removal of the “hijāb” on their part that was later labeled as [a sign of] “free women and free men” by Ridā Khān’s son. You are not aware of what they did to these respectable ladies and the other segments of the people. They used to oblige the businessmen, the petty merchants, the clergymen and on whomever they could exert force, to have gatherings and bring their womenfolk to these gatherings and public functions. Anyone found to disobey would be beaten, chided, etc. They wanted to turn the women into means of equipment for our youths so as to keep the latter away from essential activities. They had various ways of preventing our youths, our university professors and all such classes from thinking about themselves and their country. Moreover, their disgraceful enforcement of the ban on the “hijāb” and the way they behaved with respectable women and the clergy, extended to even Mr. Kāshānī’s[1] family. They obliged him to take part in these functions and have gatherings.
Sahifeh-ye-Imam, V 13, P 166