{"_id":"69a1db136ef73a7e26ca6b0d","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is it sinful to physically strike oneself as a form of self-discipline?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is it sinful to discipline myself using force, such as striking my own body with a rope? I would never strike my face or draw blood, but only use it as a means to strive to overcome falling into bad habits. I would also continue making istighfar and repenting as usual.\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Avoid doing that because it does not align with Islamic teachings. It would be much more effective and aligned with our values to use methods that discipline the soul without harming the body, such as giving charity, extra acts of worship like fasting or praying, volunteering, and self-deprivation by giving up things the nafs desires like favorite foods, hobbies, or screen time.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff70b76658b4c232a7b","tag":"Worship: Sins","count":100},{"_id":"668d9ff20b76658b4c2329f4","tag":"Worship: Repentance","count":63}],"createdOn":"2026-02-27T17:57:39.880Z"}