It is narrated from Sayyiduna Miqdam bin Ma'dikarib (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade striking animals on their faces and said: Indeed, Allah Almighty has made sticks and whips for your use.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب المدح والدم / 10148
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:ضعیف
Hadith Takhrij«اسناده ضعيف لتدليس بقية بن الوليد، ولابھام الرجل الذي روي عنه ارطاة بن المنذر ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 17180 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 17312»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … The meaning of this hadith is that, when administering punishment, why do you not suffice with sticks and whips, that you begin to strike faces with your hands?