Assuming Best Intentions

Approaching conflicts with a desire to understand his perspective and asking questions rather than jumping to furious conclusions.

When she gets curious instead of furious, he does not feel attacked or forced into a defensive posture. He feels heard and valued, which allows them to solve problems together as a united team.

Modern relationship guidance
Prophetic example
Book 67, Hadith 79

“Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Beware of suspicion (about others), as suspicion is the falsest talk, and…”

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Book 81, Hadith 86

“Narrated Hudhaifa: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) narrated to us two narrations, one of which I have seen (happening) and I am…”

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Book 97, Hadith 19

“Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah: As-Salami: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to teach his companions to perform the prayer of…”

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Book 55, Hadith 9

“`Amr b. `Auf, who was an ally of Banu `Amir b. Luwayy (and he was one amongst them) who participated in Badr along with…”

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Book 34, Hadith 65

“Narrated AbuJurayy Jabir ibn Salim al-Hujaymi: I saw a man whose opinion was accepted by the people, and whatever he…”

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Book 36, Hadith 72

“It was narrated from ‘Amr bin ‘Awf, who was an ally of Banu ‘Amir bin Lu’ai and was present at (the battle of) Badr…”

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