Women's ICOSAC
Women Lead Here: Not Tokenism, But Structural Inclusion
Women are equal partners in ICOSAC leadership; this is both Islamic principle and operational reality.
Islamic Grounding
"Believing men and believing women are allies of one another; they enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong" (Qurʾān 9:71)
Hadith of the Prophet ﷺ, narrated by Muslim
"Do not prevent the female servants of Allah from the mosques of Allah." (Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim)
Prayer & Participate
This isn't modern invention—it's returning to Islamic principles.
How ICOSAC help Women
Women's Access to Programs & Spaces
What This Means:
Prayer Spaces
Dedicated women's prayer halls with dignified sight/audio lines to imām
Facilities
Separate, private wuḍūʾ (ablution) areas, restrooms, nursing rooms, mother-infant spaces
Leadership Roles
May be imāms (where madhab permits), scholars, committee leads, board members
Entrances
Separate entrances where feasible (ADA/safety compliant)
Classes & Learning
Women attend all Qurʾān circles, tafsīr, seminars; may teach and administer programs
Women's Role In ICOSAC
Structural Inclusion ICOSAC Women's Governance
What This Means:
ICOSAC's Women Protect
Women's Affairs Committee
This standing committee ensures women's needs are met
Hadith of the Prophet ﷺ, narrated by Muslim
“When a person dies, all their deeds end except three: a continuing charity, beneficial knowledge and a child who prays for them.”