Sahih al-Bukhari - Book 6, Hadith 6 View on sunnah.com →
Narrated `Aisha: The Prophet (ﷺ) and I used to take a bath from a single pot while we were Junub. During the menses, he used to order me to put on an Izar (dress worn below the waist) and used to fondle me.
While in I`tikaf, he used to bring his head near me and I would wash it while I used to be in my periods (menses).

How the Prophet ﷺ modelled 3 behaviours here

Patience Compassion Understanding

“If anything from me smeared him, he washed the same place (that was smeared), and did not wash beyond it.”

Remaining calm; showing gentleness; demonstrating patience; understanding perspectives; showing compassion

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Affection Love Expression

“I and the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to lie in one cloth at night while I was menstruating.”

Expressing love verbally and nonverbally; showing appreciation; daily affection; romantic gestures

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Physical Sexual Intimacy

“During the menses, he used to order me to put on an Izar (dress worn below the waist) and used to fondle me.”

Physical affection; marital intimacy; intimacy communication; physical closeness; tender connection

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