Are there texts in the Qur’an and Sunnah that call for responding to evil with good, knowing that retribution (qisas) is mentioned in the Qur’an? And is a mother’s saying to her son, “You are not my son, and I am disavowing myself of you until the Day of Resurrection,” forbidden (haram)? And is expiation (kaffarah) due upon her?

Retribution and reciprocity are options for the wronged, but responding to evil with good is among the noblest and most honorable of virtues. This is supported by texts from the Quran and Sunnah, such as the Almighty's saying: "Repel [evil] with that which is better," and the story of the Prophet's — peace and blessings be upon him — forgiveness of the people of Mecca. Forgiving the wrongdoer and the strength of a believer are manifested in their self-control during anger. As for the saying attributed to Jesus, peace be upon him, "Whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also," it does not form the basis of rulings in our Sharia. If it is authentic, its intent is forgiveness, not humiliation. Regarding disavowal (bara'ah): if it means disavowal from a bad deed, there is no harm in that. But if it means denying lineage, it is forbidden, and its expiation is repentance.