<![CDATA[Women's political leadership in Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh siyasah) remains a matter of debate due to differing interpretations of sharia principles and social conditions. This study aims to examine women's political leadership from the perspective of Islamic jurisprudence according to lecturers at the Faculty of Sharia, UIN Sjech M Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi. Although the 30 percent quota policy for women's representation has been implemented in Law Number 7 of 2017, its implementation is still not optimal due to structural barriers and patriarchal culture, so its effectiveness is questionable. This study uses a normative empirical method with a descriptive qualitative approach through structured interviews with lecturers at the Faculty of Sharia selected by snowball sampling and supported by documentation studies from related literature. Data were analyzed using deductive and inductive approaches to produce comprehensive conclusions. The results show that women's political leadership is a matter of ijtihadi (judgment) that does not have a single consensus among scholars. The majority of lecturers at the Faculty of Sharia, UIN Bukittinggi, allow women to hold political positions provided they possess integrity and the ability to realize public welfare. Meanwhile, two lecturers limit women's leadership to certain positions. Verses such as Surah An-Nisa verse 34 and the hadith concerning female leadership should be understood contextually, not as an absolute prohibition. The main obstacles are socio-cultural, such as patriarchal culture and gender stereotypes, not normative legal barriers. Women's leadership is considered legitimate and relevant in the context of contemporary Islamic jurisprudence as long as it brings benefits and supports inclusive and just governance..]]>
