Striking the head in a punishment

Al-Qasim says that a man who had disowned his father was brought to Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him). Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "Strike the head, for Satan is in the head."

Isa bin Abi Azzah says: I was present with al-Sha'bi, and he forbade striking the head of a man who had falsely accused another man, while he was flogging him.