What is the ruling on circulating a joke that includes the permissibility of hitting a woman with a hot frying pan after she has watched cooking channels for a long time and prepared a simple meal?

It is not permissible to circulate this joke, as it contains false information:

1. Striking with a hot pan is forbidden because it involves branding with fire, which is prohibited except for the necessity of medical treatment, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "None tortures with fire except the Lord of fire."

2. Striking women is not recommended; it is only permissible occasionally out of necessity for discipline. However, it is better to avoid it and be patient with them, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying regarding those who strike their wives: "Those are not the best among you."

3. If the joke is not realistic, it is not permissible to fabricate it or circulate it.