What is the punishment for a strange man hitting a woman in the street and verbally abusing her with obscene language?
Source: FtawySummarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported Sep 2, 2026
Abusing a Muslim is فسوق (transgression/disobedience). Hitting a Muslim or a non-Muslim without just cause is (forbidden), especially hitting a woman, who is weak and unable to fend off aggression. The sin is even greater if the hitting is done by a man, as extending aggression towards the weak is a grave matter. The perpetrator deserves Ta'zir (a discretionary punishment) from the ولي الأمر (ruler/guardian) and a penalty commensurate with his injustice. The punishment for transgression and injustice is often hastened in this world, in addition to the torment of the Hereafter for those who do not repent.
Summarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/102857
Where this answer came from
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 102857
- Imported
- Translation status
- Source text, unreviewed
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy