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What are the Islamic guidelines for Muslim women seeking leadership roles in their community?

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What are the Islamic guidelines for Muslim women seeking leadership roles in their community?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

1, The intention of leading others should be sincerely to serve for the sake of Allah and never for the sake of worldly gains like name or fame.

2. Hijab must be observed all the time when there are non Mahram men.

3, Islamic basic knowledge must be gained in a continuous way which protects from doing wrong or ignoring an obligatory act for any reason.

4. Humble attitude is must with every one especially the weak and needy persons.

5. Respecting the elders and those who have knowledge and avoiding unnecessary issues which can create misunderstanding among people.

6. Taking the advice from the pious scholars and experts in every field.

7. Never asking or even hoping to get any benefit from people and always focusing on the reward from Allah (SWT).

Wassalam.