Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

What does the Quran say about women and government? Do women have equal rights to vote? Can they run for president?

From the Quran we know men and women are equal (Quran 33:35), and God tells us that our leaders make decisions after due consultation (Quran 42:38) of those involved (i.e., both men and women). Thus women and men are equal in their vote.

The Quran further gives us an example of a woman ruler, who followed the principle of consultation -- the Queen of Sheba (Quran 27:29-35).

[Quran 42:38] They respond to their Lord by observing the Contact Prayers (Salat). Their affairs are decided after due consultation among themselves, and from our provisions to them they give (to charity).



References:
Women & Society: http://masjidtucson.org/publications/books/womensrights/chapter19.pdf
and 
Women's Rights, the Quran & Islam: http://masjidtucson.org/publications/books/womensrights/

Peace.