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5 Reasons Women Are Called Sources of Slander, Be Careful Misinterpreting

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Dream - Friends of Dream may have heard or read topics discussing women as sources of slander. Not to demean, the issue is to remind that a woman has a very important position in her life.

One of the messages about a woman's life appears in a hadith narrated by a famous narrator, Imam Bukhari:

"I do not leave a greater slander for men other than women." (HR. Bukhari)

Unfortunately, these hadiths are often used inappropriately. Some use them to domesticate women and blame them. It takes wisdom and a high level of knowledge to understand the meaning of these hadiths.

In addition, there are also several hadiths and verses of the Quran that explain why women can become sources of slander. This is important to be a concern for every woman, especially in maintaining and controlling herself in daily activities.

Now, here is an explanation related to the meaning of the source of slander for women and the reasons that make women sources of slander as summarized by Dream through various sources.

Meaning of Slander

Quoted from islam.nu.or.id, the meaning of slander in the Quran and hadiths complement each other. Slander, which is defined as a trial or temptation for humans, has many kinds. It can be from the opposite sex, from a partner, from children, or it can also be from wealth. As explained in Surah Al Imran verse 14:

"Made to be pleasing to people is the love of desires, including women, children, heaps of gold and silver, chosen horses, cattle, and tilled land. That is the enjoyment of worldly life, but with Allah is the best return." (QS. Al Imran: 14)

Through the above verse, it shows that a man's strength can become weak in the presence of the woman he loves. Meanwhile, for women, their trial can come from their children, who are willing to sacrifice anything for their children.

A man tends to have a liking for women. Similarly, women can be fascinated by men they are attracted to, to the point of falling in love. They may even forget their obligations to Allah SWT.

Therefore, it is not entirely fair to blame women as sources of slander. Because both women and men have the potential to become sources of slander for the opposite sex. However, women and men can also become sources of benefit. Therefore, the Prophet Muhammad said that the best adornment is a righteous woman.

Thus, Allah SWT commands His people, both men and women, to take care of themselves, namely their modesty and their gaze, in order to avoid the slander of the opposite sex.

Reasons Women Become Sources of Slander

Here are some reasons why women are considered sources of slander:

Leaving the House

The first reason is leaving the house without wearing a hijab and traveling without a mahram. This will attract the attention of the devil. The Prophet Muhammad said:

"Women are aurat. When they go out, they are beautified by the devil." (HR. Tirmidzi)

In this case, it does not mean that women are completely forbidden from leaving the house. Especially in certain conditions, there are several reasons why women have to leave the house, such as work. Therefore, a woman must be able to take care of herself when she is outside the house. For example, by wearing a hijab or having a mahram accompany her when traveling far.

When the Husband is Not at Home

The second reason is when the husband is not at home. This is the opportunity for the devil to disturb one's faith. The Prophet Muhammad said:

"Do not enter the houses of women whose husbands are not at home, for indeed, the devil flows through you all following the flow of blood." The companions asked, "Including you?" The Prophet replied, "Including me. However, Allah helps me, so I am safe." (HR. Tirmidzi)

Therefore, a wife who is left at home by her husband should not allow non-mahram men into the house. Besides maintaining the household relationship, this also provides peace for the husband.

Body Odor

In addition to the face, the body odor of women can also become a source of slander. The Prophet Muhammad said:

"Any woman among you who goes to the mosque should not wear perfume." (HR. Muslim)

Islam itself does not prohibit women from using fragrances. In fact, Islam encourages it and the Prophet Muhammad also likes pleasant scents. However, when using it, it is better to choose fragrances that do not have a strong aroma or wear it in front of one's husband or mahram.

Not Married Yet

The next reason is being unmarried. Islam commands its followers to get married if they are capable. Whether it is physically, spiritually, or financially. The Prophet Muhammad said:

"If someone comes to you with a religion and character that you are satisfied with, marry (your daughter) to him. If not, there will be turmoil on the earth and corruption." (HR. Tirmidzi)

Clothing

The last reason is clothing. Clothing supports a person's appearance. Especially for women, there are various clothing styles that make their appearance more attractive. Islam commands women to cover their aurah. The Prophet Muhammad said:

"There are two groups of people from the inhabitants of hell that I have never seen before, a group that carries whips or sticks like the tails of cows (which) they use to beat people. And women who are dressed but naked, they walk swaying, their hair like the hump of a camel tilting, they will not enter paradise or smell its fragrance, which can actually be smelled from a certain distance." (HR. Muslim)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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