Beating Children for Discipline
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Question:
A message was received from a listener of the program. He says: When a young child refuses to obey the orders of an elder, is striking permissible in such a case? And when is striking for the persistence of children?
Answer:
Yes, the educator, whether the father, the guardian, or the teacher who raises children, has the right to beat them if they disobey, provided the beating is not severe. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Beating is resorted to because it is a deterrent, and it becomes more effective in raising the child. He is to be beaten according to his condition, and even if the beating is intensified, it must remain non-severe.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
A message was received from a listener of the program. He says: When a young child refuses to obey the orders of an elder, is striking permissible in such a case? And when is striking for the persistence of children?
Answer:
Yes, the educator, whether the father, the guardian, or the teacher who raises children, has the right to beat them if they disobey, provided the beating is not severe. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Prayer is at seven, beat them for it at ten, and separate them in their beds. When
الصلاة بسبع، واضربوهم عليها بعشر، وفرقوا بينهم في المضاجع، فإذاThe presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/155 — archive.org (6:34)
The Arabic text is a machine transcription of the audio recording.