Sayyida Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) says: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) never struck any woman among his wives, nor did he ever strike anything with his hand except when striving in the way of Allah. And whatever harm the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) received from any companion, he never took revenge for it. But when the sanctities of Allah were violated and dishonored, he would take revenge for Allah's sake.