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How authentic is this hadith: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “A people will not succeed if they place their affairs in the hands of a woman”?

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Question:
May Allah reward you with good. How authentic is this hadith? The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
A people will never succeed who give their leadership to a womanيفلح قوم ولوا أمرهم امرأة
Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2262Sahih (Darussalam)


Answer:
The hadith is authentic from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). This is because a woman has a limited perspective, is overcome by her nature, is afflicted with weakness, and is subject to menstruation, post-natal bleeding, childbirth, and other such matters. She does not strive in battle or carry weapons, and enemies overcome her. Leadership requires patience, fortitude, strength, and sound judgment and thought. This is found only in strong men. Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, has prepared every person for the work that suits them and the benefits they can fulfill. Allah created men for specific tasks, including the management of affairs and the fulfillment of the community’s interests. Allah created women for great tasks, namely childbirth, raising children, caring for the home, providing comfort to the husband, and giving the husband peace, among other matters.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما مدى صحة هذا الحديث: قال ﷺ (لا يفلح قوم ولَّو أمرهم امرأة)؟ الشيخ صالح بن فوزان الفوزان — youtube.com

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