Are women weak in religion and reasoning as compared to men? When Prophet Muhammad compared men and women as follows in one of the hadith, which says women are weaker in reason and religious. While it is difficult to understand deficiency in religion I would like to know more about deficiency in reason. > "I have not seen anyone more deficient in ability to reason and deen than you. A cautious sensible man can be led astray by some of you.” It was said: “O Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him)! What is the deficiency in our reasoning and deen?” He said: “Is not the testimony of two women equal to the witness of one man?” It was said: "What is deficient in her deen?" The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Is not it true that a woman can neither pray nor fast during her menses?” [Al-Bukhari] Are there studies which can prove or disprove this claim?

**Are women weak in religion**

No idea, other than to note that some religions deny women the opportunity to become priests or theologians. Some cultures deny women the right to an education, which might make it difficult for them to demonstrate religious knowledge or expertise.

**Are women weak in reasoning**

> IQ tests: women score higher than men Women have scored higher than men in intelligence testing for the first time since records began.

**Are all women weaker (at some chosen measure) than the weakest man?**

It is certainly very foolish to make generalizations about a group of people and then apply those generalizations to individuals.