Sunan Abi Dawud - Book 1, Hadith 219
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Narrated AbuRafi': One day the Prophet (ﷺ) had intercourse with all his wives. He took a bath after each intercourse. I asked him: Messenger of Allah, why don't you make it a single bath? He replied: This is more purifying, better and cleaning. Abu Dawud said: The tradition narrated by Anas is more sound that this tradition.
How the Prophet ص modelled 2 behaviours here
Principled Leadership
“This is more purifying, better and cleaning.”
Leads the marriage from inner conviction and self-mastery rather than insecurity or ego; sets a steady, positive tone for the home.
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This hadith also models: Justice & Fairness
Justice & Fairness
“the Prophet (ﷺ) had intercourse with all his wives.”
Treats his wife (and co-wives) justly and equitably; honors her rights and gives her what is due without wronging her.
This hadith also models: Principled Leadership