The ruling on striking the face if it results in death

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on striking the face, as some people do? And if the person struck dies, what is the obligation on the ignorant one?

Answer:
Striking the face is not permissible, even on animals, so how much less on humans? Because the face is the most noble of the limbs, and because it contains the senses, including sight and the other senses. Striking the face is not permissible. Branding the face: the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the one who brands animals on the face, so how much less on humans? As for if he struck him and this resulted in his death, this is considered an error, or quasi-intentional killing, but there is no retaliation (qisas) in this case.