Question:
asalaam Alaikum. I have been asked many times about hitting children. I always say no, but do not know the validation, whether Hadith or Quran. Can you help me?
Answer:
Alaykum Salam,
We are not allowed even to beat animals let alone children. However, a light tap on the legs for 10-year olds or older is permitted if they do not pray.
Hajj Gibril Haddad
