Sunan Abi Dawud - Book 13, Hadith 54
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Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin: Habibah daughter of Sahl was the wife of Thabit ibn Qays Shimmas He beat her and broke some of her part. So she came to the Prophet (ﷺ) after morning, and complained to him against her husband. The Prophet (ﷺ) called on Thabit ibn Qays and said (to him): Take a part of her property and separate yourself from her. He asked: Is that right, Messenger of Allah? He said: Yes. He said: I have given her two gardens of mine as a dower, and they are already in her possession. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Take them and separate yourself from her.
How the Prophet ص modelled 2 behaviours here
Justice & Fairness
“Take a part of her property and separate yourself from her.”
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: Protective Care
Protective Care
“Take a part of her property and separate yourself from her.”
Protects his wife's safety, dignity and wellbeing, and stands up for her.
This hadith also models: Justice & Fairness