Is what was stated in Halima Muzaffar's article in Al-Watan newspaper about beating women correct?
The can be summarized in two main points:
1. Scholars have unanimously agreed on the permissibility of striking a disobedient wife, provided it adheres to specific guidelines (not severely, not breaking a bone or disfiguring a limb). They cite the verse: "and strike them," arguing that denying this is contrary to scholarly consensus and an unsound interpretation of the Quran. 2. The Quran must be understood in light of the Prophetic , which clarified the meaning of the verse concerning striking, as stated in the Farewell Pilgrimage sermon: "strike them with a non-severe striking." The Prophet’s (PBUH) action of not striking his wives was the preferred approach, not a negation of permissibility, while also mentioning the incident of his nudging of Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her).
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