What is the ruling on cursing life when one is distressed and weary?

Question : We return to a message sent by a questioner who says: Is it permissible for a person to curse life if he becomes angry or feels constrained by it? We ask for your guidance in this matter.

Answer : It is not permissible for a person, when he feels constrained by life, to curse life. This is based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding what loosens the nerves. He said that Allah the Exalted said: “My son Adam harms Me by cursing time, and I am time. I am the One who commands the night and the day.” It is established from him (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said: “Do not curse time, for Allah is time,” meaning He is the One who controls time. A person, when afflicted with a calamity, should be patient and seek reward. Indeed, Allah the Exalted commanded the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) to be patient And let man know that there is no calamity but that there is something greater than it in this world. When he knows that, the calamity becomes light for him. Thank you, Honorable Shaykh, and may Allah bless you and your knowledge, and benefit people through you.