Does Allah forgive undutifulness to a mother if one regrets it and seeks forgiveness, but the mother refuses? And is it permissible to distance oneself from a mother for fear of falling into sin?
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Disobeying parents is a major sin, and repentance from it is obligatory through seeking forgiveness and remorse. One who has disobeyed his mother should strive to appease her and gain her forgiveness.
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