Is it permissible to hit a stray animal from the herd for disciplinary purposes, and has Islam prohibited that?
It is permissible to strike an animal for disciplinary purposes, for a valid reason, provided that the striking is not on the face and is not excessive. It is also permissible to strike a stray animal from the herd to discipline it while it is straying, but not after its return.
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