I understand that it is impermissible to hit my child if it leaves a mark. However, what is the Islamic ruling regarding a light smack if the child continues to be disobedient?
I understand that it is impermissible to hit my child if it leaves a mark. However, what is the Islamic ruling regarding a light smack if the child continues to be disobedient?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 4 years ago
We always advise the parents to avoid hitting their children because of the big harm of insult on the soul and mind of the child.Hitting any one including your children is not permissible if it leaves a mark. There is a penalty (Diyah) to be paid to the child if the mark is reddish, and more penalty if the mark is blueish.
Parents should look for other ways to deal with their children's disobedience which should be away from insulting or violence.
'Wassalam.