{"_id":"688fdf750ad4ab61cec566e7","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"What does Islam permit when disciplining children?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Growing up, both of my parents would physically beat, punish, and verbally degrade me whenever they were upset. They also used religion against me, saying things like all my rewards for any worship would be lost if they felt I disrespected them. This has caused long-term psychological issues for me.\\n\\nAlhamdulillah, I am no longer living with them, but I see them doing the same things to my siblings, and we all have different personalities. I’m worried my siblings will also develop resentment toward our parents.\\n\\nMy father in particular strikes the faces of his daughters, and I don’t know if that’s even allowed in Islam. When they’re upset, it feels like they lose all restraint and act out of pure anger. Can you clarify what forms of discipline are actually allowed in Islam? I’m confused, but I also know my parents grew up with abuse, so it might be cultural.\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"What you have described, especially striking the face and verbal insults, is haram. That is not discipline, it's abuse.\\n\\nPlease refer to the following for more information:\\n\\nConditions on Disciplining:\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/66eee2071f48e0edb8c47f94\"},\"insert\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/66eee2071f48e0edb8c47f94\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/668da0670b76658b4c233657\"},\"insert\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/668da0670b76658b4c233657\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\nDealing with Verbal Abuse from Parents:\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/682ca38a41f88a5d692862d5 \"},\"insert\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/682ca38a41f88a5d692862d5 \"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668da0010b76658b4c232b9d","tag":"Relationships: Parent and Child","count":111}],"createdOn":"2025-08-03T22:15:17.117Z"}