How to Repent from Undutifulness to One's Mother
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Question:
From Algeria, this questioner says: O Shaykh, in the past I was undutiful to my mother. What is the best thing that will reach her, given that I was undutiful to her? I have regretted it and repented to Allah. She is now alive, and I want to make amends for my previous mistakes. What is the action that will reach her?
Answer:
You must repent to Allah, regret what came from you, and make a sincere resolve not to return to it, just as in seeking forgiveness. You must seek your mother's pardon, asking her to forgive you and grant you permission. This is what will bring you safety: seek her pardon and say, "Forgive me." Ask her to forgive you and grant you permission. This is an obligatory requirement, along with regret for the past, the resolve not to return to it, frequent seeking of forgiveness, and righteous deeds. As He (Exalted and Majestic is He) said: [Surat al-Nur: 31]. And He said regarding the polytheist, the killer, and the fornicator: [Surat al-Furqan: 70]. And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Sunan Ibn Majah 4250Da’if (Darussalam).
So do not despair or lose hope. Seek her pardon. If she forgives you, praise be to Allah. And you must regret the past, resolve not to return to it, seek forgiveness frequently, and ask Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) for pardon. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah preserve you.
From Algeria, this questioner says: O Shaykh, in the past I was undutiful to my mother. What is the best thing that will reach her, given that I was undutiful to her? I have regretted it and repented to Allah. She is now alive, and I want to make amends for my previous mistakes. What is the action that will reach her?
Answer:
You must repent to Allah, regret what came from you, and make a sincere resolve not to return to it, just as in seeking forgiveness. You must seek your mother's pardon, asking her to forgive you and grant you permission. This is what will bring you safety: seek her pardon and say, "Forgive me." Ask her to forgive you and grant you permission. This is an obligatory requirement, along with regret for the past, the resolve not to return to it, frequent seeking of forgiveness, and righteous deeds. As He (Exalted and Majestic is He) said:
And turn to Allah in repentance, all of you, O believers, that you might succeed.
وَتُوبُوا إِلَى اللَّهِ جَمِيعًا أَيُّهَا الْمُؤْمِنُونَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَExcept for those who repent, believe and do righteous work. For them Allah will replace their evil deeds with good
إِلَّا مَنْ تَابَ وَآمَنَ وَعَمِلَ عَمَلًا صَالِحًا فَأُوْلَئِكَ يُبَدِّلُ اللَّهُ سَيِّئَاتِهِمْ حَسَنَاتٍThe one who repents from sin is like one who did not sin.
التائب من الذنب كمن لا ذنب لهSo do not despair or lose hope. Seek her pardon. If she forgives you, praise be to Allah. And you must regret the past, resolve not to return to it, seek forgiveness frequently, and ask Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) for pardon. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah preserve you.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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