Qatadah said "When the Apostle of Allaah (ﷺ) participated in battle there was for him a special portion which he took from where he desired. Safiyyah was from that portion. But when he did not participate himself in his battle, a portion was taken out for him, but he had no choice."
Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud 2993 In-book : Book 20, Hadith 66 English translation : Book 19, Hadith 2987
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