What is meant by the preference for women mentioned in the Hadith: "Be equitable among your children in gift-giving; if I were to prefer anyone, I would prefer women." Is it a material or a moral preference?
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The preference mentioned in this refers to favoritism in giving gifts to children, in terms of money, whether cash or property. It does not refer to preferring the female gender.
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