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Hadith text: No one should be flogged more than ten lashes except wh…

Explanation of the hadith: No one should be flogged more than ten lashes except wh…

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) forbade flogging anyone more than ten lashes except in case of committing sins. This does not refer to punishments where a specific number of lashes, strikes, or a penalty have been prescribed by the Legislator. The meaning here is that disciplinary beating, such as flogging a wife or child, should not exceed ten lashes.

Lessons: No one should be flogged more than ten lashes except wh…

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