Caring For Your Wife (Hadith No. 445)

Salam,
Bismillah.

Volume 1, Book 8, Number 445:

Narrated ‘Aisha:

Once I saw Allah’s Apostle at the door of my house while some Ethiopians were playing in the mosque (displaying their skill with spears). Allah’s Apostle was screening me with his Rida’ so as to enable me to see their display.
(‘Urwa said that ‘Aisha said, “I saw the Prophet, and the Ethiopians were playing with their spears.”)

One word: aww! :)

Also, the story doesn’t end here. Other narrations tell us that ‘Aisha (RA) was resting her head on Prophet (SAW)’s shoulder. Prophet (SAW) kept standing so ‘Aisha could enjoy the display fully. He once asked her if she was done, and she replied with no. He kept standing there without a word. Only when ‘Aisha felt tired and had enough, did the Prophet (SAW) move from his place.

That’s the example Prophet (SAW) left for the husbands of his Ummah. He treated his wives with such care and love that none of today’s ‘perfect couples’ stand a chance in comparison with him.

O followers of the Prophet (SAW), try following him for real. Men, treat your wives with respect, love and kindness. Women, narrate this Hadith to your sons and brothers [or husbands ;) ] so they can treat their wives nicely too. InshaAllah. :)

Wassalam.