Is it permissible for a woman to hold a minor position of authority?
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The questioner : I have several questions, but I do not wish to burden you with them. I am asking just one question for which I have not found a satisfactory answer: Is it permissible for a woman to hold a position of authority, specifically a minor position of authority? By this, I mean specifically that she would be the leader of a group of Muslims or Muslim women who speak German and meet once a week. Please note that this group is mixed in the sense that they are in the same place at the same time, but in two separate circles: one for men and one for women. Is it permissible for a woman to hold authority in such groups?
The Shaykh : It is not permissible for her to have authority over women of her own kind, let alone over men.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : Rather, if she has more knowledge than the women of her kind and is able to teach them, then she is like a teacher or an instructor or a female scholar. As for the authority that some Islamic parties have been afflicted with today, it is an innovation of the present age.
The questioner : Yes, he says: In conclusion, please accept my sincerest greetings and salutations, and convey them to the brothers with you and to everyone. I ask you all to make du'a for me, for I am in a difficult psychological state these days. I ask for du'a for success in our move to Jordan and for good management of the affairs for that, above all. And may Allah's peace and mercy and blessings be upon you.
The Shaykh : We hope for him all good, and that he leave those lands and return to this land. And upon you and him be peace.
The Shaykh : I hope you will organize the session.
The questioner : O brothers, I hope that no one raises his voice. Everyone, O brothers, whoever wants to speak should just raise his finger. And if you please, I or our Shaykh, may Allah reward him with good, will be the one to choose.
The Shaykh : No, you, you take charge. May Allah bless you. Yes.
The questioner : But please, without raising your voice, Marwan.
The Shaykh : It is not permissible for her to have authority over women of her own kind, let alone over men.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : Rather, if she has more knowledge than the women of her kind and is able to teach them, then she is like a teacher or an instructor or a female scholar. As for the authority that some Islamic parties have been afflicted with today, it is an innovation of the present age.
The questioner : Yes, he says: In conclusion, please accept my sincerest greetings and salutations, and convey them to the brothers with you and to everyone. I ask you all to make du'a for me, for I am in a difficult psychological state these days. I ask for du'a for success in our move to Jordan and for good management of the affairs for that, above all. And may Allah's peace and mercy and blessings be upon you.
The Shaykh : We hope for him all good, and that he leave those lands and return to this land. And upon you and him be peace.
The Shaykh : I hope you will organize the session.
The questioner : O brothers, I hope that no one raises his voice. Everyone, O brothers, whoever wants to speak should just raise his finger. And if you please, I or our Shaykh, may Allah reward him with good, will be the one to choose.
The Shaykh : No, you, you take charge. May Allah bless you. Yes.
The questioner : But please, without raising your voice, Marwan.
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