In Muslim countries, one after another, books on “Islamic etiquette” have appeared, which among other things include recommendations on how and when men should beat their wives.

The author of the Women in Islam book Mohamed Kamal Mustafa believes that a woman should be beaten with a switch, as the strikes have to bring her “not physical, but spiritual suffering.” The author recommends that men “strike the sensitive parts of the body: face, chest, abdomen, head, and so on.”

Meanwhile, the expert on family relations Dr. Ghazi Al-Shimari of Saudi Arabia says that a woman should not be beaten in her face in any case, and advises to apply gentle and soft strokes. Psychologist strongly disapproved strikes with a plate, a knife or a bottle of water.

Georges H. Bousquet, who wrote the Sex Etiquette in Islam book, believes that when beating a woman it is more important not to hurt yourself. Therefore, “a skinny woman is to be beat with a stick, a plump woman - with an open palm, a strong one - with a fist.”

Author of the Subjugation of Women in Islam book Hassan Asha articulates the cases in which a man can beat his wife: if the wife refuses to make herself more beautiful before meeting her husband, does not want to satisfy his sexual needs, neglects her religious duties and leaves the house without permission, Vesti.Ru informs, referring to Esquire.

It should be noted that not all Muslims are in agreement with the authors. Thus, many believers call books like this “propaganda defaming Islam,” saying that in fact they are much more respectful toward women than representatives of other religions.