It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that once Sayyiduna Abu Bakr came to the house of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and sought permission to enter. Since there were many people at the door, he was not granted permission. After a short while, Sayyiduna Umar also sought permission, but he too was not allowed to enter. After a little while, both of them were granted permission and they entered the house. At that time, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was present, and the pure wives were around him. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was sitting silently. Sayyiduna Umar thought that he should say something, perhaps it would make the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) smile. So he said, "O Messenger of Allah! If you see the daughter of Zayd (my wife) asking me for maintenance right now, I would press her neck." At this, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) laughed so much that his blessed teeth became visible. Then the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "These women whom you see with me are also asking me for maintenance." Hearing this, Sayyiduna Abu Bakr stood up to hit Sayyidah Aisha, and Sayyiduna Umar moved towards Hafsa, and both of them said, "Do you ask the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) for something which he does not possess?" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) stopped both of them, and all the pure wives said, "By Allah, after today we will not ask the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) for anything which he does not have." After this, Allah revealed the verse of choice (Ayat al-Takhyir). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) first addressed Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) and said, "I want to mention something before you. I do not want you to be hasty in this matter, rather consult your parents first and then give me your answer." She asked, "What is that matter?" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recited to her the verse of choice. Upon hearing it, Sayyidah Aisha said, "Will I consult my parents about you? I choose Allah and His Messenger." However, she requested, "Please do not mention my answer to any other wife." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Allah has not sent me as one who is harsh, but rather as one who gives knowledge and makes things easy. Therefore, if any of the wives asks me about your answer, I will surely tell her."