My father does not pray, nor fast; he smokes, and he swears a lot and has a foul and obscene tongue. He has begun to oppress my mother, and I do not love him, and [instead] hate him for doing these things. [So] what is my obligation towards my father?
When children are upon goodness, is this a blessing [from Allaah]; and when they are corrupt, are they a curse?
Who is responsible for [performing] hajj on behalf of the father & mother, if they are still alive, but are not able to perform hajj?
Is there any harm in a child calling his father by his name or nickname?
Does advising the parents against detested speech or actions encroach upon their rights upon us?
If the father of the patient disputed with his son (patient) in the matter of undergoing medical surgery, who’s decision takes precedence?
So is it right for me to go to these gatherings or not when they practice these innovations?
