What is the ruling on striking the face?
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Question:
Is striking the face forbidden for a woman and others?
Answer:
Yes, even for a beast, it is forbidden to strike the face absolutely. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan Abi Dawud 4493Sahih (Al-Albani) This applies to a beast and others, and to a woman, a child, and a servant.
(Lectures on the Explanation of Bulugh al-Maram, Book of Marriage)
Is striking the face forbidden for a woman and others?
Answer:
Yes, even for a beast, it is forbidden to strike the face absolutely. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
When one of you inflicts a beating, he should avoid striking the face.
إذا ضرب أحدكم فليتق الوجه(Lectures on the Explanation of Bulugh al-Maram, Book of Marriage)
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