Only Place when You can't Obey the Parents

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Only Place when You can't Obey the Parents

Mirza Ehteshamuddin Ahmed


Disobedience allowed when parents stop you from worshipping Allah, Islam recognises family as a basic social unit. Along with the husband-wife relationship the Parent-child relationship is the most important one. Three verses from Qur’an and one hadith is given:
"But if they strive to compel you to associate with Me that of which thou hast no knowledge, do not obey them; but keep company with them in this life in a kind manner and follow the way of those who turn to Me. Then to Me will be your return and I will inform you (of the meaning of) all that you did." (Surah Luqman, 31: 15)

"And We have enjoined upon man goodness to parents. But if they endeavor to make you associate with Me that of which you have no knowledge, do not obey them. To Me is your return, and I will inform you about what you used to do.” (Surah AI-Ankaboot, 29: 8)

"There has already been for you an excellent pattern in Abraham and those with him, when they said to their people, "Indeed, we are disassociated from you and from whatever you worship other than Allah. We have denied you, and there has appeared between us and you animosity and hatred forever until you believe in Allah Alone" - except for the saying of Abraham to his father, "I will surely ask forgiveness for you.”” (Surah Al-Mumtahinah, 60: 4)


Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated from the Apostle (Peace be upon him) about the major sins. He (the Holy prophet (Peace be upon him)) observed:
“Associating anyone with Allah, disobedience to parents, killing a person and false utterance.” (Reported by Muslim Book 1- 0159)