Is it permissible for a woman to stipulate in the marriage contract that she shall have authority (qawwamah)?

Question:
What is the ruling on one who says that it is permissible for authority to be in the hands of the woman if that is stipulated in the contract?

Answer:
No, this is not permissible; it is contrary to the ruling of the Shari'ah. That is, she is the one who tells you, "Go in, come out, do this, and do that." This is contrary to what Allah created people with. Authority is in the hands of men. Allah the Exalted said, "Men are protectors and maintainers of women," and He did not say, "Women are protectors and maintainers of men." Yes.