{"_id":"68335da0262feff0b6bd6e79","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"If a girl hits a guy, can a guy hit her back?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"If a girl hits a guy can the guy hit her back? Would it constitute self-defense?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"No, it is not permissible to hit someone, especially a woman, simply because they hit you. Islam does not allow retaliation in the form of hitting someone back after the harm has already occurred. That is not self-defense. That is revenge, and it is forbidden. Islam teaches restraint, justice, and mercy even in moments of pain. If you've been harmed, seek help, protection, and justice through lawful and ethical means, but do not respond with violence when the danger is no longer present.\\n\\nSelf-defense is only allowed while the harm is actively happening, and only to the extent necessary to stop the threat. You are not permitted to escalate violence unless it is absolutely necessary for your immediate safety.\\n\\nThat means:\\nIf the threat can be averted through verbal de-escalation, that is obligatory.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"bullet\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"insert\":\"If verbal means are insufficient, the individual must attempt to withdraw or disengage from the situation.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"bullet\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"insert\":\"If disengagement is not feasible and the threat persists, the individual may use physical restraint, limited to what is necessary to neutralize the danger.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"bullet\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"insert\":\"If the aggressor presents a continuing threat of serious harm and no lesser means are effective, the use of a non-lethal weapon may be permitted.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"bullet\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"insert\":\"The use of lethal force is permissible only when there is an imminent and credible threat to life or severe bodily harm, and when no alternative means of protection is reasonably available. Even then, the intent must be solely to prevent harm and not to retaliate or punish.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"bullet\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"insert\":\"\\nSpousal abuse, whether verbal, emotional, or physical, is unequivocally condemned. \"},{\"attributes\":{\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"Islam does not tolerate domestic violence under any circumstance\"},{\"insert\":\", and any use of force outside the bounds of legitimate self-defense is categorically prohibited.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff10b76658b4c2329d2","tag":"Relationships: Opposite Gender","count":80},{"_id":"668d9fe00b76658b4c2327c8","tag":"Women: Other","count":52},{"_id":"668da0150b76658b4c232daf","tag":"Relationships: Spouse","count":42},{"_id":"668da0230b76658b4c232f2c","tag":"Men: Other","count":23}],"createdOn":"2025-05-25T18:12:48.854Z"}