What this study focuses on is the role played by Muslim women in family decision-making, which is a very important aspect of gender equality yet with minimal research, hence a wide knowledge gap. The paper shall, therefore, explore what influences the decision-making authority of Muslim women and traditional gender roles and religious beliefs that bear on their decisional control and then come up with a few recommendations that will foster steps towards gender. Equality In all, 295 Muslim women responded to an interview schedule. The results show that the influence exerted by Muslim women in family decision-making is rather low. Such influence is influenced by traditional gender roles and challenging communication. Several implications of targeted interventions and gender-inclusive reinterpretations of Islamic teachings can be identified from this research. This study contributes to increasing awareness regarding gender equality and empowerment of Muslim women.