Is striking the face forbidden when fighting disbelievers and when disciplining children?
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.
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