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Sunan an-Nasai 3444 (Book 27, Hadith 56) #18056
The Choice of Divorce

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad gave his wives the choice to divorce him.

It was narrated that 'Aishah said: "The Messenger of Allah gave his wives the choice; was that a divorce?"
أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي الضُّحَى، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ قَدْ خَيَّرَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ نِسَاءَهُ أَفَكَانَ طَلاَقًا

TOPICS
divorce  *  choice  *  wives

QUICK LESSONS:
Respect others' autonomy; Put others' needs before your own; Be kind and understanding in relationships
EXPLANATIONS:
The Prophet Muhammad was a man of great character and kindness. He showed this by giving his wives the choice to divorce him if they wished. This shows that he respected their autonomy and wanted them to be happy in their marriage. He also showed that he was willing to put their needs before his own and make sure they were taken care of even if it meant sacrificing himself. This hadith teaches us about the importance of respecting others’ autonomy and putting others’ needs before our own when necessary. It also teaches us about the importance of being kind and understanding in relationships, even when it may be difficult or uncomfortable for us personally.

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