What is the meaning of women are a fitna for men?

Q: It is said that women are fitna for men. Does it mean even very pious lady will still be fitna for men?

A: The fitnah here refers to that woman who will distract the man from his deeni obligations.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)