There are various Hadith that prophet Muhammad asked some knowledgeable women to lead women of their household in worship.
Walaalayaal Su’aalaha ugu badan ee soo noqonda waxa kamid ah su’aalaha ku saabsan maxaa keenay in Ilaahay (S.W.T) u ballan qaado Raga dumar Xuuralcayn ah halka haweenkana aan loogu ballan qaadin Nin Xuuralcayn ah.