Chapter on the Disapproval of Appointing a Woman as an Executor of a Bequest

Hadith.5533 - Al-Sakuni narrated from Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) from his father, Imam Muhammad ibn Ali Al-Baqir (as), from his forefathers, peace be upon them, who said that the Commander of the Faithful (as) said: "A woman should not be appointed as an executor of a will because Allah (swt), the Almighty and Glorious, says: "And do not give the weak-minded your wealth" (Surah An-Nisa 4:5)."

Translation: Bab Ul Qaim Publications — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

Hadith.5534 - In another narration, Abu Jafar Imam Muhammad ibn Ali Al-Baqir (as), was asked about the saying of Allah (swt), the Almighty and Glorious: "And do not give the weak-minded your wealth." (Qur'an 4:5). Imam (as) said: "Do not give it to one who drinks alcohol or to women." Then Imam (as) added: "And who is more foolish than a person who drinks alcohol?"

Translation: Bab Ul Qaim Publications — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.