Advice to one who curses his children

The questioner : Shaykh Muhammad, we have a woman on the line. She mentions that she has children who pray, and she thanks Allah for that. In reality, they pass in the second round or with a good grade. Their father curses them, wanting them to be among the top students, and he curses this wife. She says that he embarrasses her and curses her. Do you have any guidance on this, O Shaykh?

The Shaykh : What is the reason he curses her and his children?

The questioner : She says that in their studies, they pass either in the second round or with a good grade, and he wants them to be among the top students, O Shaykh?

The Shaykh : But what is the sin of the children and what is the sin of the mother? The children may have a sin because they are not diligent.

The questioner : But what is the mother’s sin?

The Shaykh : In any case, we say to this father that it is forbidden for him to curse his children and his wife. Because they have not done what would warrant being cursed. Better than that is to call upon Allah for their rectitude, saying: “O Allah, rectify my descendants for me, O Allah, rectify my family for me,” and to ask Allah for their advancement in success. As for cursing them, it is of no benefit. So our advice to this man is to fear Allah the Mighty and Majestic in himself and in his family.