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Is it permissible for a girl to feel humiliated and disaffected from her family due to verbal and physical abuse, and should she fear God's displeasure with her?

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The questioner prays for Allah to relieve his distress and remove his worries. He affirms that Islamic law encourages affection and love among Muslims, especially among relatives, in accordance with the Almighty's saying: "Indeed, the believers are brothers, so make reconciliation between your two brothers" (Quran 49:10), and the Prophet's (PBUH) saying: "The similitude of believers in their mutual love, affection, and compassion is like that of a body."

He advises patience and abundant supplication to improve the situation, in accordance with the Almighty's saying: "Call upon Me; I will respond to you" (Quran 40:60).

If there are clear reasons for the problems, efforts should be made to solve them and reconcile between the disputing parties. If the reasons are not apparent, there might be magic or something similar, in which case ruqyah (exorcism) and reading the Quran, especially Surat Al-Baqarah, are advised.

He points out that disliking a mother's bad actions is a matter of the heart for which there is no accountability, but one must be careful not to commit any action that would harm her; for honoring one's mother is obligatory even if she misbehaves. There is no harm in avoiding sitting with her or speaking to her at times for fear of her harm, but abandoning her completely is not permissible, as this is a form of disobedience.

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