It is narrated from Sulaiman bin Yasar that Habibah bint Sahal (may Allah be pleased with her) was the wife of Thabit bin Qais (may Allah be pleased with him). He beat her severely, so she came to the service of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and mentioned this to him and said: "It is impossible for me and Thabit to live together." The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Thabit! Take (the dowry) from her." He said: "What I gave her is exactly with me." So it was taken from her (Habibah, may Allah be pleased with her), and she observed her waiting period ('iddah) at her family's house.