Narrated Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said: When any man's slave-girl commits fornication and her fornication is proven (legally), then he should have her flogged, but he should not reproach her. Then if she commits fornication again, he should have her flogged again, but he should not reproach her. Then if she commits fornication a third time, he should sell her, even if it is for a rope of hair.