Imam Malik, may Allah have mercy on him, said that this was not the opinion of Ibn Shihab. Imam Malik, may Allah have mercy on him, said that in my view as well, there is no fixed limit for this beating, rather action will be according to the opinion of the ruler.
Imam Malik, may Allah have mercy on him, said that according to us, this ruling is unanimous that "mamoomah," "munqilah," and "muwaddihah" are only in the head and face; if they are in any other place, then action will be according to the opinion of the Imam.
Hadith Referenceموطا امام مالك رواية يحييٰ / كتاب العقول / 1511