I attend a mixed christian school (boys and girls together) and i have been told that as a Muslim girl, i am unable to undertake the role of a prefect as women cannot take leadership roles. Due to the fact that we will have to look over boys and be a ‘guardian’ over them. Would it be permissible for me to be elected as a prefect at my school?
Answer:
Any form of intermingling between Ghayr Mahram (not prohibited in marriage) boys and girls is prohibited. It will, thus, not be permissible for you to accept the position as a prefect in the school.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai