Ugh, so the dreaded whip hadith does exist..
Man, this religion is so messed up.
I just had an encounter with someone who knew me 2 years ago. I didn't really say much but express that I left Islam, and all he said was,
"Why are you slandering Allah, His Books, and Messengers?"
"You are doomed. Return back to Allah."
"Normally people give up on their deen for worldly pleasures, but you're just totally insane."
The irrationality of this religion, I tell ya.