Is there anything in Islam that guarantees justice for victims of domestic violence among children who have not found their rights in the Quran and Sunnah, similar to the rights of parents? And does the absence of such a guarantee undermine Islam's claim to be a religion of justice and fairness?
Islamic Sharia is comprehensive and all-encompassing, balancing rights and duties. It has laid down rulings for the family, defining the rights of fathers over children and the rights of children over fathers. A father is responsible for his child before Allah before the child is questioned about his father. This responsibility entails providing sound upbringing and good care, and ensuring justice among children. Sharia has warned against neglecting the upbringing of children or mistreating them.
Fathers must treat their children with mercy, compassion, advice, and care, and show them kindness beyond what is obligatory, for there is great reward in doing so.
As for corporal punishment, it has strict Sharia controls: it should not be administered before the age of ten; it must be for the purpose of disciplining the child, not for revenge; it must not be harsh or leave any marks; it should avoid the face and sensitive areas; it must not exceed ten blows as a maximum; it should be for a real shortcoming; and it must stop if the child seeks refuge in Allah. Burning or striking that leads to bleeding is forbidden by Sharia.
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