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My husband hits me. What should I do?

Your safety comes first — domestic violence is haram and a crime, and you are entitled to immediate protection.
If you are in danger, call the police on 999 or go to the nearest police station. For 24-hour support, call Talian Kasih 15999 (or WhatsApp 019-261 5999). Get treatment at the emergency department of a government hospital — One Stop Crisis Centre (OSCC) helps victims and records injuries. Under the Domestic Violence Act 1994, you can apply for a protection order. Islam has never required a wife to endure abuse patiently: the Prophet ﷺ forbade causing harm, and he himself never struck a wife. Leaving the home for your safety is not nushuz (marital defiance). Once you are safe, the Syariah Court can help with judicial dissolution (fasakh), maintenance (nafkah) and child custody. See Counselling and Nushuz & conflict.

Sources

Domestic Violence Act 1994 (Act 521)Sahih Muslim, Kitab al-Fadha'ilnarrated by Ibn Majah (hasan) — la darar wa la dirarSurah al-Baqarah 2:231
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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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