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IRSYAD AL-HADITH SIRI KE-264: FITNAH DAN KEMULIAAN WANITA
Is it true that women are the most dangerous trial for men?
Short answer
According to authentic hadith reported by al-Bukhari and Muslim, women are indeed described as the most harmful trial for men.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hadith
- Topic
- Quran & Hadith
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
According to authentic hadith reported by al-Bukhari and Muslim, women are indeed described as the most harmful trial for men. Men are advised to be cautious by lowering their gaze and avoiding seclusion and free mixing with non-mahram women. This does not mean women are viewed negatively, since Islamic law honours women and describes the righteous woman as the best of worldly adornments. Whoever is able to control desire and lust will be safe from this trial.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Tidak aku tinggalkan selepas daripadaku yang lebih berbahaya ke atas kaum lelaki daripada wanita.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD AL-HADITH SIRI KE-264: FITNAH DAN KEMULIAAN WANITA”, 23 April 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-al-hadith/2381-irsyad-al-hadith-siri-ke-264-fitnah-dan-kemuliaan-wanita. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/are-women-most-dangerous-trial-for-men/