Seek guidance from religious authorities when making important decisions; Observe patience during difficult times; Find good partnerships/relationships when ready; Respect authority figures; Follow their advice if it is beneficial .

This hadith is about a woman who was recently widowed and wanted to remarry. She wrote to two people, Masruq and 'Amr bin 'Utbah, asking for advice on what she should do. Abu Sanabil bin Ba'kak told her that she should observe the waiting period of four months and ten days before remarrying. She then went to the Prophet (ﷺ) for further guidance, who advised her that if she found a righteous husband then she could marry him. This hadith teaches us that it is important to be patient in difficult times such as widowhood, but also reminds us of the importance of finding a good partner when we are ready to move forward with our lives again. It also shows us how much respect we should have for those in authority such as religious leaders like the Prophet (ﷺ).