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staff <strong>of</strong> the army during war time, and in practice he used to lead<br />

the fighters. This sort <strong>of</strong> responsibility is thought to be too hard<br />

for a woman to carry, because <strong>of</strong> her physical build and the physio-<br />

logical changes during pregnancy, delivery and lactation.<br />

Moreover, the Head <strong>of</strong> State in Islam also has to lead the people<br />

in prayers and this again is not allowed in Islamic law. since<br />

during prayer, the ImMa must stand in front <strong>of</strong> the Muslims, mostly men,<br />

and during the prayer he has to make certain movements in different<br />

positions like bending to the ground and to prostating himself. The<br />

public performance could embarass a woman, compromising her shyness. modesty<br />

and dignity. Also a woman leader was felt to affect the people's<br />

concentration on prayer. For these reasons, we conclude that Islam<br />

in denying the position <strong>of</strong> the Head <strong>of</strong> State to women. was taking<br />

into account her physique, physiological and psychological changes rather<br />

than seeking to humiliate or degrade her.<br />

Ibid<br />

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