{"_id":"68194668d9bd14854e64976f","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is it permissible for a man defend himself and his family from a woman attacker and what are the limitations in the defense?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"if a woman begins to attack my wife can I as a male grab the woman’s hand and restrain her from attacking my wife (or maybe a slight shove away)? Essentially asking if it’s okay to defend myself/my family from a woman attacker and what are the limitations in the defense?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Yes, it is permissible to defend yourself or your family from an attacker, including a woman, provided the response remains within the boundaries of proportionality and necessity. You may use only the amount of force needed to prevent harm, such as restraining her hand or lightly pushing her away to stop the attack. However, excessive force or causing unnecessary harm is not allowed in Islam.\\n\\nIt is also important to note that physical force may only be used as a last resort. If the harm can be avoided by stepping away or resolving the situation verbally, then that is the permitted course of action.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe40b76658b4c23283a","tag":"Contemporary Life: Other","count":137}],"createdOn":"2025-05-05T23:14:48.856Z"}