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Women's leadership is still a controversial issue in the society 5.0 era because it often triggers debates between supporters and opponents, even among Muslims. The purpose of this study is to examine women's leadership in Islam according to the perspective of Istibsyaroh, a female scholar from Islamic boarding schools in Jombang, and analyze the relevance of her perspective in answering leadership challenges in the era of society 5.0. This research emphasizes the importance of integrating local and cultural views in the context of global leadership. The research was carried out using a qualitative approach, using descriptive-analytical methods and literature study techniques. The results of the study show that there is a strong relationship between the qualifications of ideal leaders in the society 5.0 era, Islamic views on women's leadership, and Istibsyaroh thought. Istibsyaroh emphasized that women have the right to occupy political and leadership positions as long as they adhere to the principles of Islamic law because there is no evidence that expressly prohibits women's leadership in the political realm. Through a thematic interpretation (mawdu'i) approach to the Qur'an, Istibsyaroh responds to various views of scholars on women's political rights and leadership, as well as supports women's active participation in politics and government. Istibsyaroh's leadership thinking, which is rooted in Islamic values and cultural contexts, provides a relevant framework to deal with the complexity of leadership in the era of society 5.0. This study emphasizes the theoretical implications of Istibsyaroh's leadership model and suggests further exploration of its application in contemporary leadership discourse.