It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that he said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, "When any one of you strikes his servant, he should avoid the face."

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) passed by an animal that had been branded, and smoke was coming out of its nostrils. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "May Allah curse the person who has done this. None of you should brand the face of an animal nor strike it on its face."