Emotional Steadiness
Stays calm, composed and non-reactive when his wife is upset, angry or withdrawn; does not retaliate, get defensive, or escalate in the moment.
“but he remained silent”
“Um Salama told Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) of what they had said, but he did not reply.”
“He said, "You have sought refuge with The Great; return to your family."”
“Then he came and he saw me (in what agitated state of mind) I was. He said: A'isha, what has happened to you?”
“So the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Food for food and vessel for vessel."”
“if she refuses, he sprinkles water on her face.”
“I was watching the Messenger of Allah to see if he would allow me to respond. Zainab went on until I realized that the Messenger of Allah would not disapprove if I responded.”
“She struck the hand of the Prophet and the bowl fell and broke. The Prophet picked up the two pieces and put them together”
“He said: "You have sought refuge with Him in Whom refuge is sought."”
“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) took the two pieces and put them back together, then he started gathering up the food and putting it in (the bowl).”