What is the sufficient response to a non-Muslim woman who asks why it is impermissible for women to hold the position of a judge in Islam?
It is advisable to avoid intermingling with non-Muslim women except for the purpose of inviting them to Islam, and with a present. It is sufficient for a Muslim that the ruling is stipulated in Islamic law, for Allah knows best what benefits His servants; He is the Creator, the Subtle, the All-Aware. A woman has biological characteristics such as menstruation, postnatal bleeding (), and breastfeeding; sociological characteristics such as her priority in childcare and household management; and psychological characteristics such as emotions and quick emotional reactions, in addition to her physical weakness compared to a man, which renders her unqualified for the position of a judge.
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