Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "The woman is like a rib; if you try to straighten her, she will break. So if you want to get benefit from her, do so while she still has some crookedness."
— Sahih Bukhari, Volume 7, Book 62: Wedlock, Marriage (Nikaah), Hadith #113
Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "The woman is like a rib; if you try to straighten her, she will break. So if you want to get benefit from her, do so while she still has some crookedness."
This hadith is from the book of Wedlock, Marriage (Nikaah) in Sahih Bukhari, compiled by Imam al-Bukhari. It is hadith number 113 in book 62 of volume 7.
This hadith is referenced in the following topics: Behaviour in Marriage, Treatment of Women.
