The Ruling on Cursing and Making Du'a Against One's Children

Question:
The other party: Some fathers and mothers may rush, O Shaykh, in a state of anger and make du'a against their children or curse them, then they regret it. Is there any guidance for fathers and mothers?

Answer:
Yes. It is not permissible for fathers to curse, nor for mothers, nor for anyone else; cursing is not permissible. This is an abomination. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) warned against this and commanded the servants of Allah to beware of it. If a person curses his brother without right, or makes du'a against him when he does not deserve it, his curse returns to him. In the authentic hadith: Likewise, if he insults him or makes du'a against him when he does not deserve it, his du'a and curse return to him. Therefore, it is obligatory to be cautious. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Therefore, it is obligatory to be cautious of insulting and abusing parents and others. Parents should be cautious of this; they should be cautious of insulting their children and cursing their children. Rather, they should make du'a for them for guidance: "O Allah, guide so-and-so," "O Allah, guide my offspring," "O Allah, rectify my offspring," "O Allah, guide so-and-so," "O Allah, guide so-and-so (female)." As for insulting, no, it is not permissible. Yes.

The presenter: May Allah reward you, O Shaykh.