Is striking the face forbidden when fighting disbelievers and when disciplining children?
Source: FtawySummarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported Sep 2, 2026
It is forbidden to strike the face, because the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, prohibited it, and because it involves mutilation (muthla), and the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, prohibited mutilation.
Summarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/66343
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 66343
- Imported
- Translation status
- Source text, unreviewed
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy