In the widely cited Darussalam and Muhsin Khan numbering for this section, the Hadith underscores a core principle of Islamic ethics:
: Even after being rejected and spoken to harshly, the Prophet ﷺ commanded that she be given gifts (two white linen dresses) before being sent back, adhering to the Quranic principle of "releasing with kindness".
In the language of Islamic legal theory (usul al-fiqh), this hadith champions the maxim: A ritual vow (nadhr) or a designated sacrificial animal does not nullify the basic human (and animal) need for rest and transport.
(Umaima bint an-Nu’man), offering profound insights into Prophetic character, the sanctity of personal consent, and the legal protocols of divorce Summary of the Hadith According to the narration on Sunnah.com sahih bukhari 5255
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as evidence that a woman’s consent is paramount. Despite his status as a Prophet and leader, Muhammad did not compel her to remain in the marriage once she expressed discomfort or a desire for separation. The Ethics of Divorce
It is instructive to note the Prophet’s own life. He had multiple wives, yet his jealousy was always proportional. When his wife Safiyyah was accused of something, he investigated. When Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) was falsely accused in the incident of Ifk (the slander), he did not act on blind jealousy—he waited for revelation. In the widely cited Darussalam and Muhsin Khan
The Hadith demonstrates that Khul' requires formal mediation. Jamilah did not simply walk away; she approached the Prophet Muhammad in his capacity as the head of state and chief judge. Modern Islamic legal systems mirror this by requiring a judge (Qadi) or an authorized Islamic council to finalize a Khul' if the husband refuses to grant it voluntarily. Theological and Psychological Insights
ہم سے ابونعیم فضل بن دکین نے بیان کیا، انہوں نے کہا ہم سے عبدالرحمٰن بن غسیل نے بیان کیا، ان سے حمزہ بن ابی اسید نے اور ان سے ابواسید رضی اللہ عنہ نے بیان کیا کہ نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کے ساتھ باہر نکلے اور ایک باغ میں پہنچے جس کا نام ”شوط“ تھا۔ جب وہاں جا کر اور باغوں کے درمیان پہنچے تو بیٹھ گئے۔ نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا کہ تم لوگ یہیں بیٹھو، پھر باغ میں گئے، جونیہ لائی جا چکی تھیں اور انہیں کھجور کے ایک گھر میں اتارا۔ اس کا نام امیمہ بنت نعمان بن شراحیل تھا۔ ان کے ساتھ ایک دایہ بھی ان کی دیکھ بھال کے لیے تھی۔ جب نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم ان کے پاس گئے تو فرمایا کہ اپنے آپ کو میرے حوالے کر دے۔ اس نے کہا کیا کوئی شہزادی کسی عام آدمی کے لیے اپنے آپ کو حوالہ کر سکتی ہے؟ بیان کیا کہ اس پر نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے اپنا شفقت کا ہاتھ ان کی طرف بڑھا کر اس کے سر پر رکھا تو اس نے کہا کہ میں تم سے اللہ کی پناہ مانگتی ہوں۔ نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا کہ تم نے اسی سے پناہ مانگی جس سے پناہ مانگی جاتی ہے۔ اس کے بعد نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم باہر ہمارے پاس تشریف لائے اور فرمایا کہ ابواسید! اسے دو رازقیہ کپڑے پہنا کر اسے اس کے گھر پہنچا آؤ۔
While the Prophet had unique status, the Quran commands believers: "Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah you have an excellent example" (33:21). Thus, his character is a universal moral benchmark. This link or copies made by others cannot be deleted
The text records the case of Jamilah bint Abdallah, the wife of Thabit ibn Qays. Jamilah approached the Prophet Muhammad with a specific grievance. She explicitly stated that she did not find fault with her husband’s character, moral conduct, or religious commitment. Instead, she admitted a deep-seated incompatibility and a fear of falling into Kusr (disbelief or un-Islamic behavior) due to her inability to love or respect him as a husband.
The exact text of the narrative, as transmitted by the companion , is documented in the Sahih al-Bukhari 5255 translation via Sunnah.com :
The Prophet married lawfully, respected the woman’s dignity, honored her rejection, provided for her material needs, and returned her to her family without humiliation or anger. In doing so, he embodied the Qur’anic command to "live with them in kindness" and established a standard of marital ethics that remains unparalleled. For Muslim husbands facing marital difficulties, this hadith teaches patience and gentleness. For Muslim wives, it affirms their right to reject marital intimacy under circumstances of genuine aversion or incapacity. For all believers, it offers a profound lesson in turning to Allah as the ultimate refuge in times of fear and distress.
He displayed immense patience and gentleness, not punishing her for her arrogance.
The Chapter on the Prohibition of Intoxicants (Kitab Al-Ashribah).