One of the concerns being debated by fiqh scholars is the issue of women as judges. Most fiqh scholars prefer male judges, but some allow women to serve as judges. Similarly, its application in Muslim countries differs. This article explains the differing views of fiqh scholars on the permissibility of women serving as judges in courts, as well as its application in Muslim countries. The research data were gathered by reviewing various literature related to this topic, including fiqh books, statutory regulations, and various related articles. This research found that differences in opinion among fiqh scholars on the permissibility of women as judges are caused by differences in understanding the Prophet's hadith, which forbids delegating matters to non-experts. Meanwhile, the appointment of women as judges in several Muslim countries can be classified into three categories: countries that allow women to be judges in all cases, countries that allow women to be judges in only certain cases, and countries that do not allow women to be judges in all cases. There has been a policy change in this group of Muslim countries that allows women to serve as judges in countries that previously did not accept women judges in the court.