Sunan an-Nasa'i - Book 3, Hadith 28
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It was narrated that Maimunah said: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would fondle one of his wives when she was menstruating, if she wore and Izar (waist wrap) that reached halfway down her thighs or to her knees.
How the Prophet ص modelled 2 behaviours here
Affection & Tenderness
“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would fondle one of his wives when she was menstruating”
Openly expresses love, affection and tenderness to his wife through warmth, closeness and kind gestures.
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This hadith also models: Attentive Intimacy
Attentive Intimacy
“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would fondle one of his wives when she was menstruating”
Approaches physical intimacy with attentiveness, tenderness and care for his wife's comfort and pleasure, not selfishly.
This hadith also models: Affection & Tenderness