Omar you did a good step to helping this lady out. Now she has proof that her husband is hitting her. And hopefully the family will stand by her and help in this situation.  InshAllah ameen.

Find some islamic books against abuse in Arabic. In fact, let us write a few islamic books against oppresion of this kind and how best to deal with it.

Mis-cat you are so right in your post. And I wish their was more support out there for abused women. Real support like Domestic violence shelters, the law, and monetary allowances. Unfortunately, even then it is still so difficult and requires alot of strength by the victim to get away and face the world!

Maryum : Umm Hasan bint Abdullah Alshabrawishi