Should women also become bay't to a sheikh?

Answer

In today's time it is extremely dangerous for women to take bay't. The so-called 'sheikhs' of today are scoundrels who prey on vulnerable women. We are aware of many cases of sheikh misdemeanours. The female mureeds place their trust in their sheikh who later is overwhelmed by his nafs. Then he seduces them. Islaah of the Nafs is Waajib at all times. Read the books of the Auliya regularly and heed their naseehat. Insha-Allah, you will then gain moral reformation. But, just stay clear of these moron scoundrel 'sheikhs'.