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Is the Hadith: "Three things are not to be trusted: the world, even if it becomes lawful; wealth, even if it increases; and women, even if their companionship is prolonged" authentic from the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and what is its degree of authenticity?

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There is no Hadith with the wording: "Three are not to be trusted: the ruler, the sea, and time." However, it is a wisdom mentioned by some scholars, such as Al-Saffarini, Ibn Abd al-Barr, and Al-Husari. It may also be mentioned in the form: "Time, women, and the ruler." This wisdom is not absolute, for not all women or all rulers are untrustworthy.

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