Beating orphans to reform them

Q: In the present time, I have four orphans whom I raise and support. I bring them up well and treat them as my own children but sometimes they leave their lessons and go to play with my children in the street. When I return home and find them outside, I threaten not to let them play in the street. Sometimes, I beat them all in order to maintain their health and make their education good. I do not seek anything but good from Allah (Praised and Exalted be He). Could you kindly advise? May Allah reward you! Is there any sin on me?I have two brothers who are old and there is no one to support them except Allah then me. They do not have any job to earn their living. They live in Buraydah with their cousins. I live in Haql in the northern region and my job keeps me away from them. I went to bring them with me but they refused on account of the distance of my residence.Now, I am divided between them and my job, which is the source of my income. My salary will not suffice if I divide it between them and me on a monthly basis. Sometimes I am late sending them money; is there any sin on me? (Part No. 25; Page No. 305) Could you kindly advise? May Allah reward you!

A: Firstly, there is no harm in beating the orphans whom you raise if you are treating them like your children and do not burden them with what they can not stand. We ask Allah to reward you for your support and kindness to them.Secondly, there is no harm to stay where you work in the northern region away from your brothers because there are others who take care of them; your cousins, but you should not leave them to take the whole responsibility. You have to provide them with what they need of worldly things as much as you can. Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) says, So keep your duty to Allâh and fear Him as much as you can You should also visit them in the suitable times.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.