Yes MM....this was clarified yesterday. It is the acts by some people who chose to commit these crimes that are sometimes by Muslims, sometimes Christians etc....

I also learned that 'wife beating' is allowed in the Quran as last resort and the object that the husband can beat his wife with is as small as twig. It also must not be on the face and must not leave a mark. There is nothing in the Quran to allow a wife to beat her husband. I have been told that this may be because if she hits him, as he is stronger, he will hurt her more.

I still believe however that a husband should not be allowed to lay his hand or any object on his wife.