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Narrated Abu bakara ra when Prophet(SAW) of Allah heard the news that the people of faris have made the daughter of qasra their Queen ,Prophet (SAW) said:"Those nations can never b sucessful who give their matter of government to the women.......

sahi bukhari hadith 4425

Even at home a man is the leader.

My question is can a women lead and run an islamic organization?(which is created for womenfolk only), she set policies ,she is the head and final decision is hers .In other words a total muslim women`s jamaat lead by a women! 

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Woman leader ruler

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

The above quoted hadith is indeed considered authentic, and the scholars and jurists in Islam are unanimous in their opinion that the ruling applies only towards appointing or electing a woman as a ‘head of state’ like a President, or a Prime Minister, or a Ruler, or a Queen, etc.

Provided none of the tenets of Shariah are violated, if a candidate is competent and appointed on merit to lead or head any organization, or business, or team….and if this candidate happens to be a woman, there is absolutely no harm.

The prohibition is only relevant when a woman is appointed to be the ‘head of state’ of a nation.

Your Question: …My question is can a women lead and run an islamic organization?(which is created for womenfolk only),she set policies ,she is the head and final decision is hers .In other words a total muslim women`s jamaat lead by a women! 

Provided none of the tenets of Shariah are violated, there is absolutely no harm in a woman being appointed or elected the leader of any organization. She would be well within her rights as the leader to set policies and procedures of the organization she heads.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your brother and well wisher in Islam,

Burhan