How the Prophet ص modelled 6 behaviours here
“He said: 'Your mother was jealous. Eat.'”
Is gentle and soft toward his wife in word and deed; speaks kindly and never with harshness, insult, or contempt.
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“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) took the two pieces and put them back together, then he started gathering up the food and putting it in (the bowl).”
Stays calm, composed and non-reactive when his wife is upset, angry or withdrawn; does not retaliate, get defensive, or escalate in the moment.
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“She (the first wife) struck the hand of the Messenger of (ﷺ) and the bowl fell and broke. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) took the two pieces and put them back together...”
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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“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) took the two pieces and put them back together, then he started gathering up the food and putting it in (the bowl).”
Overlooks his wife's faults and pardons her; does not hold grudges, shame, or punish her for mistakes.
“...then he started gathering up the food and putting it in (the bowl).”
Helps with the work of the home and serves his family; does not consider domestic help beneath him.
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“He said: 'Your mother was jealous. Eat.'”
Proactively repairs rifts and reconciles after conflict; addresses hurt and restores closeness rather than letting distance fester.