Assalamu alaykum dear sis,

Actually there is a hadees on this, but that hadees just means that women are the greatest trial/temptation for men. It does not mean any insult or disgrace to women.

Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “I am not leaving behind any fitnah (trial, temptation) more harmful to men than women.” (Reported by al-Bukhaari, 4706).

He (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said: “This world is sweet and dazzling, and Allah has you put in charge of it to see how you will do and what you will do, so beware of this world and beware of women, for the first fitnah (temptation, trial) that befell the Children of Israel was concerning women.” (Reported by Muslim, 4925).

I hope that clarifies insha’Allah.

Assalamualaikum Brother,

Women are not the greatest fitna on earth. Which part of the Quran says so anyways? If women were the greatest fitna, then what would your respect be for your mother, Nabi (saw)’s wives and daughter Fatima (RA) ?

Women too have an important role in the upbringing of righteous generations… May Allah bless you with the correct knowledge and understanding. Please dont go around saying this and breking many sisters’ hearts…

@JumboMan – That’s a question for a scholar I’m afraid. I’m not a scholar and won’t be able to answer your question.

@Abdu – JazakAllah Khair for your excellent question.

The definition of sick doesn’t have to be someone hospitalized, it could be a close friend/or family who has a fever or a bad flu and you visit them in their homes. I’m sure you know a person or two who’s not feeling well, and your visit to them will be rewarded.

If you cannot find someone within your circle of friends and family, then as you suggested, go visit the sick in the hospital. You can arrange a trip with your mosque, along with the Imam to go visit your Muslim brothers in hospital, make dua for them, give them gifts, especially those who have no family or relatives, they’d really appreciate your visit and it’ll boost your morale.

The important thing is to do this act with love and care, and sincere duas for any person you visit and not to make the sick person feel that you’re doing them a favour.

Hope this helps.
Abu Productive

I read many articles where we are advised to visit the sick. So my question is, how do we do that? I mean what’s the process. I don’t think we can just go to the hospital and ask to visit them. Jazakum Allah Khairan