![]() The formal ranks of Islamic leadership remain largely filled with men, but while women don’t lead mixed-gender congregational prayers in traditional Muslim settings, many say they see plenty of other paths to leadership. This story is part of a series by The Associated Press and Religion News Service on women’s roles in male-led religions. Around the world, women are teaching in Islamic schools and universities, leading Quran study circles, preaching and otherwise providing religious guidance to the faithful. ![]() ![]() Women like al-Faqeeh are increasingly carving out space for themselves in the Islamic sphere and, in doing so, paving the way for others to follow in their footsteps. “A woman’s whole life cycle is before these courts.” “What was even more provoking is that these religious courts are in charge of women’s cases,” al-Faqeeh said.
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