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Is there a repentance, and is this considered an oath or just a supplication, after I cursed my mother then regretted it, apologized to her, and she forgave me?

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Quarreling with one's mother, raising one's voice at her, and invoking curses upon her are acts of disobedience (Uqooq al-Walidayn), which are considered among the greatest major sins and most heinous transgressions. One who repents from a sin is like one who has no sin, provided they feel remorse and their mother forgives them.

As for the statement, "By Allah, you will not see good," intended as a curse, it is not a binding oath (Yamin Mun'aqidah); rather, it is closer to presuming to know Allah's will (Al-Ta'alli 'ala Allah), which is impermissible.

It is obligatory to guard one's tongue, repent to Allah, and draw closer to Him through supererogatory acts of worship (Nawafil) and good deeds.

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