Disciplining Slaves by Beating in Islam
By: Imran Ayyub Lahori
Ruling
It is permissible to beat a slave for discipline and training purposes, provided it does not exceed ten lashes.
[Nayl al-Awṭār 4/154]
Prophetic Instruction
The Prophet ﷺ said:
إذا ضرب أحدكم خادمه فليحتنب الوجه
“When any of you beats his servant (for discipline), he should avoid the face.”
[al-Adab al-Mufrad 174, Ahmad 7279, Abu Yaʿlā 6274, ʿAbd al-Razzāq 17952, Bayhaqi 18071]
