# Discussion of Quran 4:34, Gender Roles, and Striking Wives

- Original post: https://www.twitter.com/i/status/2118724372026339367
- Source account: [@MattSpeaks](https://x.com/MattSpeaks)
- Source language: English
- Duration: 0:44
- Published: 2026-11-07
- Canonical URL: https://www.translate.mom/transcript/53EjXKoyWKrT/en/discussion-of-quran-4-34-gender-roles-and-striking-wives

## Transcript

[0:00](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/53EjXKoyWKrT/en/discussion-of-quran-4-34-gender-roles-and-striking-wives) Um, just, oh yeah, you told me that, but why?

[0:03](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/53EjXKoyWKrT/en/discussion-of-quran-4-34-gender-roles-and-striking-wives?t=3) Like I, I kind of trust you to be honest.

[0:05](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/53EjXKoyWKrT/en/discussion-of-quran-4-34-gender-roles-and-striking-wives?t=5) Yes, I can. So can you tell me which one?

[0:09](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/53EjXKoyWKrT/en/discussion-of-quran-4-34-gender-roles-and-striking-wives?t=9) I actually have the Quran right in front of me.

[0:11](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/53EjXKoyWKrT/en/discussion-of-quran-4-34-gender-roles-and-striking-wives?t=11) Oh, four thirty-four. Okay, I will do that.

[0:13](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/53EjXKoyWKrT/en/discussion-of-quran-4-34-gender-roles-and-striking-wives?t=13) Because we're not supposed to- That men are in charge of women by right of what Allah has given one o- one over the other.

[0:21](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/53EjXKoyWKrT/en/discussion-of-quran-4-34-gender-roles-and-striking-wives?t=21) That those wives from whom you fear arrogance, first advise them.

[0:26](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/53EjXKoyWKrT/en/discussion-of-quran-4-34-gender-roles-and-striking-wives?t=26) Then if they persist, forsake them in bed, and finally strike them lightly.

[0:33](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/53EjXKoyWKrT/en/discussion-of-quran-4-34-gender-roles-and-striking-wives?t=33) It basically... Yes, and that makes sense.

[0:41](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/53EjXKoyWKrT/en/discussion-of-quran-4-34-gender-roles-and-striking-wives?t=41) Some women like to be slapped. I don't know.