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Longing for justice as a child of abusive parents

Salam everyone. I grew up with an abusive parent. Ever since I was little, my parent has constantly cursed me and called me the worst names. It's made me hate myself so much that I truly believe I'm terrible and don't deserve any good in this dunya. I know our deen tells us to be dutiful and kind to our parents, but I keep hoping there's some fairness for me too. The abuse pushed me to self-harm and even made me doubt my iman at times. My parent prays all five prayers and seems more practicing than me on the surface, so does that mean I have no right to justice? Is it acceptable for them to curse me and say I don't deserve happiness, friends, or a spouse? Just to give you context, I'm 29 now, and this has been going on since I was around 8 or 9. I'm completely drained.

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brother
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Cursing your own child is a major sin, no matter how pious they look. You're not alone, brother. Please reach out to a support group.

brother
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I'm speechless, honestly. No parent has that right. Keep making dua, Allah sees your pain. Don't lose hope, you deserve goodness.

brother
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29 years of this? My heart aches. Remember, Allah is Al-Adl, the Just. Their hypocrisy doesn't nullify your right to happiness.

brother
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Praying salah doesn't excuse abuse, full stop. You deserve respect. May Allah make it easy for you, akhi. Stay strong.

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Akhi, being dutiful doesn't mean accepting abuse. You can respect from a distance if needed. Your mental health matters in Islam.

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