"The Arabic word "sabr" (well) means perseverance in
action. It is not passive. When a woman is being
harmed in a marriage wherein she should be
protected, to encourage her to do sabr and allow her
to be abused is antithetical to the spirit of sabr or
patience in Islam. Sabr or preserving in this situation is to be active in removing oneself from the harm. lt does not mean she has to suffer in silence. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said that there should be no harm nor reciprocating harm."
- Imam Abdullah Hasan