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1140. Aishah narrated that the Prophet ﷺ would divide (his time) equally between his wives and say: "O Allāh! This is my division in what I have control over, so do not punish me for what You have control over which I do not have control over." (Sahih)
(Abū 'Eisā said:) This Hadīth of Aishah has been reported by more than one, from Hammād bin Salamah, from Ayyūb, from Abū Qilābah, from Aishah: "The Prophet ﷺ would divide" while Hammād bin Zaid and others reported it from Ayyūb, from Abū Qilābah in Mursal form: "The Prophet ﷺ would divide" and this is more correct than the narration of Hammād bin Salamah. (a narrator in the chain of Hadīth no. 1140)
As for his saying: "Do not punish me for what you have control over which I do not have control over" –
he meant love and affection, this is how it was explained by some of the people of knowledge.
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Commentary
This narration makes it clear that the Prophet ﷺ, in his practical life, did justice with his honorable wives. He used to treat all of them alike. Sentiments of love towards one is a natural phenomenon, and it is not easy to control, but the Prophet ﷺ did justice at all times with his wives.
