Sunan Abi Dawud - Book 13, Hadith 59
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While relating the tradition about Barirah A’ishah said “her husband was a slave, so the Prophet(ﷺ) gave her choice. She chose herself. Had he been a free man, he would not given her choice.”
How the Prophet ص modelled this behaviour here
Justice & Fairness
“the Prophet(ﷺ) gave her choice”
Treats his wife (and co-wives) justly and equitably; honors her rights and gives her what is due without wronging her.