Muslim leader in Cuba wandering around (5)
I believe the answer is:
nawab
'muslim' is the definition.
(I have seen 'Important Muslim' mean 'nawab' so perhaps 'muslim' could also mean 'nawab')
'in cuba wandering around' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'around' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'bawan' is hidden in the letters of 'cuba wandering'.
'bawan' in reverse letter order is 'NAWAB'.
'leader' acts as a link.
This may not be right. It may belong to another bit of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for nawab that I've seen before include "Muslim nobleman" , "Old governor" , "Governor in Mogul empire" , "Mogul official" , "Indian governor" .)