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Women as Religious Authorities

Ayatollah Jannaati of Iran affirms the permissibility of a women serving as prayer leader for other women:. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Iran

Ayatollah Hosseini-Nassab on the Permissibility of Appointing Women as the source of emulation (murjia, see glossary):. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Canada

Grand Mufti of Egypt Ali Gomaa rules on women leading prayers:. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Egypt

May a woman become Marja'-Taqlid [a religious judiciary figure whom people follow]?. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Iran

Grand Ayatollah Fadhlollah of Lebanon responds to the question: "May women work as a judge or a governor?". Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Lebanon

Aboelzahab Farooq from the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo affirms the capability of women to issue religious opinions and lead other women in prayer: . Fatwa posted 4.22.2010

Mufti Says of the United Kingdom rules against women leading co-gender prayers, but permits leadership of women only prayers. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from United Kingdom