Sahih al-Bukhari - Book 51, Hadith 15
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Narrated `Aisha: The people used to send gifts to the Prophet (ﷺ) on the day of my turn. Um Salama said: "My companions (the wives of the Prophet (ﷺ) Other than Aisha) gathered and they complained about it. So I informed the Prophet about it on their behalf, but he remained silent.
How the Prophet ص modelled 2 behaviours here
Emotional Steadiness
“but he remained silent”
Stays calm, composed and non-reactive when his wife is upset, angry or withdrawn; does not retaliate, get defensive, or escalate in the moment.
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This hadith also models: Patience & Forbearance
Patience & Forbearance
“but he remained silent”
Bears his wife's faults, mistakes and difficult moments with patience over time; is slow to anger and endures hardship in the marriage gracefully.
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This hadith also models: Emotional Steadiness