How the Prophet ص modelled 7 behaviours here
“He said, "You have sought refuge with The Great; return to your family."”
Is gentle and soft toward his wife in word and deed; speaks kindly and never with harshness, insult, or contempt.
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“He said, "You have sought refuge with The Great; return to your family."”
Stays calm, composed and non-reactive when his wife is upset, angry or withdrawn; does not retaliate, get defensive, or escalate in the moment.
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“He said, "You have sought refuge with The Great; return to your family."”
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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“He said, "You have sought refuge with The Great; return to your family."”
Overlooks his wife's faults and pardons her; does not hold grudges, shame, or punish her for mistakes.
“He said, "You have sought refuge with The Great; return to your family."”
Accepts his wife's feelings and autonomy as they are, without trying to fix, control, manage, or correct her.
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“return to your family.”
Protects his wife's safety, dignity and wellbeing, and stands up for her.
“return to your family.”
Approaches physical intimacy with attentiveness, tenderness and care for his wife's comfort and pleasure, not selfishly.