The many justifications and explanations on what beating one’s wife means is highlighted below. Some Islamic preachers explain it to mean a light “beating” intended to be a disciplinary measure to “remind her she misbehaved”. It is also highlight that Muhammad’s instructions were to beat wives with a sewak.
This is what Islamic doctrine says about wife-beating, with examples provided in the Hadith for those who insist it was not intended to cause pain….
“Men are the maintainers of women because Allah has made some of them to excel others and because they spend out of their property; the good women are therefore obedient, guarding the unseen as Allah has guarded; and (as to) those on whose part you fear desertion, admonish them, and leave them alone in the sleeping-places and beat them (Quran 4:34)
“And take in your hand a green branch and beat her with it, and do not break your oath (Quran 38:44) –
“A woman came to Muhammad and begged him to stop her husband from beating her. Her skin was bruised so badly that it is described as being “greener” than the green veil she was wearing. Muhammad did not admonish her husband, but instead ordered her to return to him and submit to his sexual desires. Sahih Bukhari (72:715)
“Muhammad struck his favorite wife, Aisha, in the chest one evening when she left the house without his permission. Aisha narrates, “He struck me on the chest which caused me pain.” Sahih Muslim (4:2127)
No matter how ‘wife beating’ is interpreted in Islam, it is highly demeaning to women who are treated like children. In a democracy, women are equal to men and Imams who counsel this are counseling domestic abuse. One does not simply abandon his or her faith when migrating to nations where such tenets are unacceptable, which poses obvious integration problems.
“Detroit Imam Bassem Al-Sheraa: Wife-Beating Serves to Remind Her That She Misbehaved”, MEMRI TV, May 27, 2019:
Shiite Imam Bassem Al-Sheraa said in a class he taught at the Az-Zahraa Islamic Center in Detroit, Michigan that when the Quran refers to beating one’s wife, it is referring to a beating that does not cause pain and that should be done using a sewak dental twig. He explained that the purpose of the “beating” is to clarify and remind the wife that she has misbehaved, and that it is only to be done when verbal admonishment and forsaking her in bed have been ineffective in getting her to change her ways. Imam Al-Sheraa compared the “beating” to slapping the hand of one’s child when he reaches to touch an electrical socket or eats something dangerous. The video was uploaded to the Az-Zahraa Islamic Center’s YouTube channel on May 27, 2019. For more from Imam Bassem Al-Sheraa, see MEMRI TV Clip No. 7002.
Bassem Al-Sheraa: “The Quranic verse that people cite in order to attack Islam, claiming that Islam permits wife-beating… Who says that ‘beat them’ means that the beating should cause pain?
The Prophet Muhammad explained this Quranic verse. He said that ‘beat them’ means beating them with a sewak. A sewak is a twig one uses to clean one’s teeth…That’s the sewak. The beating is not meant to cause pain. According to Islamic jurisprudence, if you beat [your wife] and any part of her body becomes red, you have to pay compensation.
“What kind of beating does not cause pain? [The Prophet] said that the beating is meant to remind her that she has misbehaved in cases when words [of admonishment] do not make her change her ways. First, the husband follows ‘forsake them in bed.’ He turns his back to her. But what if she says: ‘I’m better off [like this]. I don’t want to see your face. Turn around’? He can snub her, refuse to talk to her…..
Michael Copeland says
“Beating is my Quranic right!” – Egyptian lawyer on TV (MEMRI)
“Husbands can hit their wives” – islamqa.com
“The Sharia says ‘Beat them’ ” – Egypt TV
No mention of a twig.
christianblood says
On the other side of the balance lies the cancer of radical feminism in the West:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=286&v=lF-umOajGGQ
revereridesagain says
“Twigs” a term open to interpretation. If you’re King Kong a tree trunk is a “twig”. If you’re a Muslim male who thinks he’s a “man”, a 3-foot branch is a “twig”. Or a broom handle. Or a baseball bat. Or a fist at the end of your arm.
gravenimage says
This thing about “twigs” is not in the canonical texts of Islam.
But when it is specified, it usually means a “Miswak”–sometimes translated as “toothbrush”. But it now what we think of when we think of toothbrushes–it is a long, ropy cord, cut into lengths and chewed by Muslims in lieu of proper oral hygiene.
Here’s an image of a Miswak vendor:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MrhDVpQZt6E/SYkyucn6MLI/AAAAAAAAAok/OhJpif53MgI/s320/s5wdcm.jpg
As you can see, these are actually thick sticks, and would do quite a bit of damage if used to flog a victim.
Giacomo Latta says
I am sure there is an apologetic muslim website that says the sewak is really dental floss.
Billy Chickens says
Being “forsaken in bed”, not seeing his face and being snubbed must be a relief for Islamic women who do not love their husbands, but are rather mere chattel for their husband’s sexual desires. The women probably say to themselves, “Yeaaaa! No huffing and puffing on top of me for a whole week! Hooray! Hooray! Yeaaaaa!!!”
revereridesagain says
+1
If it weren’t for the threat of that “twig”, one would think most Muslim wives would be nothing but “disobedient” day and night!
gravenimage says
But Billy and revereridesagain, they know what is coming–a bloody beating or worse–and that is not something anyone looks forward to.
Rufolino says
Recently in Morocco I saw a man beating his wife (or a woman) on the street, in public, in full view of passers-by. No one was interested.
It was such a shock I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. He held her with one hand and beat her with the other, as she sank to the ground.
I got out of that country with all haste.
JM says
That poor woman! Those people are savages.
cfprcy says
In Morocco 20 years ago I saw a man beat up a child on the street. No one protested even though it was savage. The child fell to the ground and the man kicked him. I’ve never been back to a muslim country.
gravenimage says
Horrifying, Rufolino. And this was “moderate” Morocco…
gravenimage says
Given both of Edward Burke’s posts above it seems he is a great fan of men beating women.
Why doesn’t he just convert to Islam now?
gravenimage says
Looks as though the posts I was referring to have been removed.
Herbert Lubitz says
Let’s allow Islam in America, now there is a great Idea, except they are not coming here to assimilate, but to Dominate. Ask any Moslim this question…..Do Moslims come here to assimilate or Dominate like the Quran and Muhammad states? They also have full permission to Lie, to further Islams advance in other countries.
Well that will be a great idea, when Sharia law comes to America anywhere in America, that would also give anyone the same rights as a Moslim and give their wives a good beating for not cleaning the home, or killing their kids because they stole money from their father, or how about having four wives, or raping any woman they please even if they are married. How about keeping slaves? we all could use some free labor. Yeah that would be a great Idea, the Democrats better look into what the Constitution says about all being equal in rights. And if Islam is given rights that the Constitution does not have now, than we all can have those same rights, and then there will be no rights. There is no human rights either in Islam. How about all those gay and Trans, do you think they will be here when the Moslims take over? We have lots of tall buildings to throw the gays over, they are just pesky gays that want the Moslims in, and don’t realize that the Moslims have Muhammad’s permission to kill anyone who does not believe in Allah and any who have another belief system even if they don’t have any system will be killed, did all these protestors that stand up for the Democrats and Socialism think that the Moslims will be their friends because we allowed them into America? The Moslims can not take ant Infidels or Kuffirs as a friend or helper which means your are either a slave or dead. Oh yeah I forgot a Message to these Politicians and Democrats that think Islam and Sharia Laws are a great idea, they should think about what submission to Islam really means to Politicians…….There are no Politicians in their Islam and whatever an Imam says that the Sharia Laws are is what the Imam says it is will be the punishment. That will mean that ALL Politicians will submit to Islams power and subjugation, convert and be a Dhimmi, or be one of the headless horseman. Politicians better get off their power trip and stop trying to take America by force, because the PEOPLE will not take much of this much longer and will have to remove Congress by force if Necessary, this is not a threat of overthrowing the Government, is is a fact that Congress has not done anything for America for the Past 30 years and needs to be removed completely and restored to the Constitutional Laws that were set forth in 1776. We Americans will serve and protect the Constitution and if we take out Congress then we can restore law and order
JM says
Good post.
Terry Gain says
In America wife beating is a crime. Islam is an incompatible ideology. The citizenship status of this creep should be investigated.
gravenimage says
Exactly, Terry. He should be deported.
BVC says
I am sorry you had to report on this, Ms. Williams. It must be a difficult subject for ANY woman to cover. Well written though.
I am also sorry you have to put up with the peanut gallery chiming in to discredit your article. Christianblood is ovbiously a muslim trying to undermine every news article with his own agenda.
christianblood says
BVC
Again you sound uninformed and ignorant! The cancer of Western radical feminism is far more dangerous and far more evil than some Pakistani muslim who beats his wife! Watch the video I provided you above!
gravenimage says
christianblood has, in fact, applauded wife beating before. He has consistently refused to condemn Muslims beating their wives, and has said that women have no right to go to the police or courts if they are beaten, and that they in fact have to protect their abusers. *Ugh*.
christianblood says
gravenimage
Never said such a thing! I criticized the Western feminist concept
of “marital rape” but I don’t believe wife beating which I see as an evil act! Only a fool and ignorant evil man would beat his wife!
gravenimage says
chrisianblood *also* justified men forcing their wives to have sex.
One example is here, starting with this post and continuing below:
“Palestinian Fatwa: The Husband Has the Right to Enjoy His Wife Sexually At Any Time”
https://www.jihadwatch.org/2019/05/palestinian-fatwa-the-husband-has-the-right-to-enjoy-his-wife-sexually-at-any-time#comment-2099896
He says that opposing men forcing their wives to have sex is “degenerate”.
And he very much did say that women have no right to go to the police or courts if they are abused, but have to protect their abuser.
He also refuses to say anything critical of “Honor Killing”–check out this comments thread:
“Pakistan: a record number of honor killings hits a dozen in two weeks”
https://www.jihadwatch.org/2019/05/pakistan-a-record-number-of-honor-killings-hits-a-dozen-in-two-weeks#comments
There are, sadly, many more examples from him.
abad says
In Detroit huh.
Maybe this Islamic center needs to be closed down. And the Moslem population deported to Syria.
gravenimage says
Detroit Imam: wife-beating serves to “remind her she misbehaved”
………………
Bloody barbarian. But then, this is orthodox Islam.
Carolyne says
If I were married to some dirty old Muslim and he banished me from his bed, I would be so grateful to Allah that I would likely crouch on the floor with my butt swinging in the air. That would be a reward. I have it on good authority that Muslim men are no good in bed.
Eric Jones says
Why are the feminist silent on this matter? They are hypocrites. The feminist movement was promoted to cut the strength of the anti war movement. I witnessed this first hand. I have never seen feminist help poor women. Men should not abuse women. Men should treat women the way men want to be treated.
Eric
gravenimage says
I believe in equal rights for women and I condemn this Muslim savagery.
Ravi says
What if the Islamic diickhead had four wives as per Islam and liberals happily legitimizing the polygamy and instructing law enforcement not to book any domestic abuse cases? Will liberals enact a law on ”Permissible Wife Beating Standards?” The bill may be enshrined as Omar-Tlaibi law.
OLD GUY says
This is the United States of America, our laws protect human rights. The state of Michigan should prosecute this Imam. If they fail to do so they send a message to all that wife abuse is ok if you are Muslim. Muslims have no more rights under the constitution than any one else, if they do not like American laws they are free to move back to the muslim country of their choice. Other wise they (muslims) are subject to our law and should be prosecuted accordingly. There is a separation of religion and government in our constitution that allows one to worship according to his or hers faith, but it does not give a religion or its followers the right to harm individuals with beatings, child abuse, rape and murder. Sharia law should never be allowed in this country or anywhere else for that matter. Humanity should be past the cave man mentality of the muslim ideology.
Zub says
…wife-beating serves to “remind her she misbehaved” Like wise when the man “misbehaves” does he get a beating too?
Of course not… in Islam the man can not do wrong, and typically yuck’s it up with his pals through a display of dominant male hubris on how he lords over his marital slave.
Disgusting ideology and cult.
gravenimage says
There is, of course, no such beating of Muslim men.
Ravi says
I asked a Muslim when men die in Jihad they get 72 virgins in Paradise. What do women get after death? No answer. But I think the answer is either she will become one of the 72 on the virgin assembly line or may become strip dancer entertaining the Jihadi gangs. She should know her place dead or alive.
Bkblue says
No real American woman will ever let they happen! NO ISLAM, NO SHARIA LAW I N THE USA! ??
CTTV15@Hotmail.com says
I believe these people of ‘The Cult’ believe that the world is flat..
Why do women around the world, including in America and Canada embrace this as eclectic, or exotic? Why do they want to ‘Group Hug this?
Every time I see a female dressed in the ‘garb of the subjugated’, including the obvious converts to this “Cult’, I am always tempted to ask why. ..But that, according to their unholiness’s, would be a ‘hate-question’ of course..
I just don’t get it..