The Chapters on Marriage

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Chapter 45: Marriage of a Muhrim

Maimunah bint Harith narrated

that the Messenger of Allah married her when he was Halal (not in Ihram). (Sahih).He (one of the narrators-Yazid) said: "And she was my maternal aunt and the maternal aunt of Idn 'Abbas also."

It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that

the Prophet got married while he was a Muhrim (in Ihram).

It was narrated from Aban bin 'Uthman bin 'Affan' that his father said

"The Messenger of Allah said: 'The one in lhram should not get married, nor arrange a marriage for anyone else, nor Propose marriage''

Chapter 46: Compatibility

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah

that the Messenger of Allah said: "If there comes to you one with whose character and religious commitment you are pleased, then marry (your daughter or female relative under your care) to him, for if you do not do that there will be Fitnah in the land and widespread corruption.'"

It was narrated from 'Aishah

that the Messenger of Allah said: "Choose the best for your sperm, and marry compatible women and propose marriage to them."'

Chapter 47: Dividing one’s time among wives

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah

that the Messenger of Allah said: "Whoever has two wives and favors one of them over the other, he will come on the Day of Resurrection with one of his sides leaning."

It was narrated from 'Aishah

that whenever the Messenger of Allah was to travel, he would cast lots among his wives.

It was narrated that 'Aishah said

"The Messenger of Allah used to divide his time equally among his wives, then he would say 'O Allah, this is what I am doing with regard to that which is within my control, so do not hold me accountable for that which is under Your control and is beyond my control.'"

Chapter 48: A woman giving her day to her co-wife

'Urwah narrated from 'Aishah

that when Saudah bint Zam'ah grew old, she gave her day to 'Aishah, and the Messenger of Allah went to 'Aishah on Saudah's day.

It was narrated from 'Aishah

that the Messenger of Allah became angry with Safiyyah bint Huyai for something, and Safiyyah said: "O 'Aishah, can you make the Messenger of Allah be pleased with me, and I will give you my day?" She said: "Yes." So she took a headcover of hers that was dyed with saffron and sprinkled it with water so that its fragrance would become stronger, then she sat beside the Messenger of Allah. The Prophet said: "O 'Aishah, go away, because it is not your day!" She said: "That is the Grace of Allah which He bestows on whom He pleases." Then she told him about that matter and he was pleased with her.

It was narrated that 'Aishah said

"This Verse 'And making peace is better.' was revealed concerning a man who had been married to a woman for a long time, and she had given birth to his children and he wanted to exchange her (for a new wife). She agreed that he would stay with her (the new wife) and would not give her (the first wife) a share of his time. (i.e.) not spend the nights with her)."

Chapter 49: Intercession concerning marriage

It was narrated that Abu Ruhm said

"The Messenger of Allah said: 'One of the best kinds of intercession is interceding between two people concerning marriage."'

It was narrated that 'Aishah said

"Usamah stumbled at the threshold of the door and cut his face. The Messenger of Allah said: 'Remove the harm (the blood) from him,' but I was repulsed by that. He started to suck the blood and remove it from his face, then he said: 'If Usamah were a girl, I would have adorned him and dressed him until I married him off."'

Chapter 50: Good treatment of women

It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that

the Prophet said: "The best of you is the one who is best to his wife, and I am the best of you to my wives."

It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Amr that

the Messenger of Allah said: "The best of you are those who are best to their womenfolk."

It was narrated that 'Aishah said

"The Prophet raced with me and I beat him."

It was narrated that 'Aishah said

When the Messenger of Allah came to Al-Madinah, he had just married Safiyyah bint Huyai, and the women of the Ansar came and told us about that. My expression changed and I covered my face and went away. The Messenger of Allah looked at my eyes and recognized me. I turned away and walked quickly, but he caught up with me and put his arm around me and said: 'What did you see?' I said: 'Let me go, (I saw) a Jewish woman among other Jewish women.' "

Urwah bin Zubair narrated that 'Aishah said

"I did not know until Zainab burst in on me without permission and she was angry. Then she said: 'O Messenger of Allah, is it enough for you that the young daughter of Abu Bakr waves her hands in front of you?' Then she turned to me, but I ignored her until the Prophet said: 'You should say something to defend yourself.' So I turned on her, (and replied to her) until I saw that her mouth had become dry, and she did not say anything back to me. And I saw the Prophet with his face shining." (Hasan).

It was narrated that 'Aishah said

"I used to play with dolls when I was with the Messenger of Allah, and he used to bring my friends to me to play with me."

Chapter 51: Hitting women

It was narrated that 'Abduleh bin Zam'ah said

'The Prophet delivered a sermon then he made mention of women, and exhorted (the men) concerning them. Then he said: 'How long will one of you whip his wife like a slave, then lie with her at the end of the day?'