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Is it true what was narrated on the authority of Ali ibn Abi Talib in Nahj al-Balagha, his saying: "A woman's jealousy is disbelief, and a man's jealousy is faith," and what does it mean if true?

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It has been previously stated that the mentioned book cannot be reliably attributed to Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, and that the saying "a man's jealousy is good, and a woman's jealousy is bad" is not entirely accurate. Praiseworthy jealousy, for both genders, stems from faith, while blameworthy jealousy is detestable. The saying may sometimes hold true because a man is often more wise and rational in his jealousy, whereas a woman might misapply her jealousy due to the dominance of emotions, which could lead to ill suspicion and ungratefulness towards her spouse.

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