Is it permissible to strike one's children?
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Question:
And is it permissible to strike a son if he does not memorize the Qur'an or the hadith?
Answer:
Answer: There is nothing wrong with striking for the purpose of discipline. Striking by the disciplinarian is prescribed; however, it must be within limits that do not cause severe harm, not breaking the skin or breaking a bone. Rather, it is striking for the sake of upbringing for the benefit of the child. For this reason, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Order your children to pray at the age of seven, and strike them for it at the age of ten." This is a matter of upbringing and discipline.
And is it permissible to strike a son if he does not memorize the Qur'an or the hadith?
Answer:
Answer: There is nothing wrong with striking for the purpose of discipline. Striking by the disciplinarian is prescribed; however, it must be within limits that do not cause severe harm, not breaking the skin or breaking a bone. Rather, it is striking for the sake of upbringing for the benefit of the child. For this reason, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Order your children to pray at the age of seven, and strike them for it at the age of ten." This is a matter of upbringing and discipline.
Source
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