Is a woman to be consulted?
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Question:
Some of the common people say that a woman is not to be consulted because she is deficient in intellect and religion. Is there any basis for this?
Answer:
This is an error. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) consulted Umm Salama on the day of al-Hudaybiyyah. He consulted her, and she said: "O Messenger of Allah, slaughter your sacrificial animals and shave your head. When the people see you do that, they will do the same." So he (peace and blessings be upon him) did so, agreeing with her opinion. He went out to the people, slaughtered the sacrificial animals, and shaved his head.
(Lectures explaining Bulugh al-Maram, Book of Purification)
Some of the common people say that a woman is not to be consulted because she is deficient in intellect and religion. Is there any basis for this?
Answer:
This is an error. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) consulted Umm Salama on the day of al-Hudaybiyyah. He consulted her, and she said: "O Messenger of Allah, slaughter your sacrificial animals and shave your head. When the people see you do that, they will do the same." So he (peace and blessings be upon him) did so, agreeing with her opinion. He went out to the people, slaughtered the sacrificial animals, and shaved his head.
(Lectures explaining Bulugh al-Maram, Book of Purification)
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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