Dutifulness to the mother and excellence in her treatment

Question:
Glory be to Allah. In the early days of my adolescence, I was like any young man of this era. My mother, or some of my brothers, would defend me against some of my actions until our matters reached a point of confirmation. I am, by the permission of Allah, upright in my prayers and in good health, but I remember what happened with my mother in those days. Sometimes I was harsh with her, as you are guided, O honorable one.

Answer:
It is not permissible. Do not be harsh with your mother. Be good to her and dutiful to her. Even if she did something harsh toward you, she wants nothing but good for you. She did not do this except to raise you in goodness and to prevent you from evil. Her right is obligatory upon you, and excellence in her treatment is required. A Muslim forgives the one who wrongs him, even if that person is just a stranger, so how much more so if it is a relative, or the closest of relatives, namely the mother or the father? They are the most deserving of kindness, forgiveness, dutifulness, and excellence. And you will have a reward, if Allah wills.