Hazrat Abu Uthman narrates that a man was brought to Hazrat Umar regarding a punishment, and a whip was also brought. He said: I want one softer than this, so a whip was brought which was softer. He said: I want one harder than this, so a whip was brought which was between the two. He said: Then strike, but do not expose your armpit, and give each limb its due.