[182]- This applies primarily to the husband-wife relationship.
[183]- i.e., their husbands' property and their own chastity.
[184]- i.e., major rebellion or refusal of basic religious obligations.
[185]- This final disciplinary measure is more psychological than physical. It may be resorted to only after failure of the first two measures and when it is expected to amend the situation and prevent family breakup; otherwise, it is not acceptable. The Prophet ﷺ (who never struck a woman or a servant) additionally stipulated that it must not be severe or damaging and that the face be avoided.
[186]- i.e., those whose acquaintance you have made. Also interpreted as the wife.