Sahih al-Bukhari - Book 67, Hadith 133
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Narrated `Abdullah bin `Amr bin Al-`As: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "O `Abdullah! Have I not been formed that you fast all the day and stand in prayer all night?"
I said, "Yes, O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)!" He said, "Do not do that! Observe the fast sometimes and also leave them (the fast) at other times; stand up for the prayer at night and also sleep at night.
Your body has a right over you, your eyes have a right over you and your wife has a right over you."
I said, "Yes, O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)!" He said, "Do not do that! Observe the fast sometimes and also leave them (the fast) at other times; stand up for the prayer at night and also sleep at night.
Your body has a right over you, your eyes have a right over you and your wife has a right over you."
How the Prophet ﷺ modelled 2 behaviours here
Marriage First
“I said, "Yes, O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)!" He said, "Do not do that! Observe the fast sometimes and also leave them (the fast) at other times; stand up...”
Ensuring the marital bond remains the foundational priority of the home rather than allowing the relationship to become secondary to the children.
This hadith also models: Intentional Self Care
Intentional Self Care
“Your body has a right over you, your eyes have a right over you and your wife has a right over you.”
Taking care of your own physical health and appearance as a way to honor yourself and your marriage.
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This hadith also models: Marriage First