It is… evident from Bahá'í teachings that no husband should
subject his wife to abuse of any kind, and that such a reprehensible action is
the antithesis of the relationship of mutual respect and equality enjoined by
the Bahá'í writings -- a relationship governed by the principles of
consultation and devoid of the use of force to compel obedience to one's will.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter date 22 July 1987 written on behalf of the Universal House of
Justice to an individual believer; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. I,
Preserving Baha’i Marriages)
