The Ruling on Deception Toward the Parents
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, is using euphemism with one’s parents so as not to anger them considered undutifulness to parents?
Answer:
What kind of euphemism is it? If the euphemism causes harm and deceives the parents, it is not permissible, neither with the parents nor with anyone else. However, it is more severe with the parents, for the parents have a right, and they have the right to dutifulness and kindness toward them in every word and every deed, and to be polite with them and to respond to their requests if what they request is permissible. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, is using euphemism with one’s parents so as not to anger them considered undutifulness to parents?
Answer:
What kind of euphemism is it? If the euphemism causes harm and deceives the parents, it is not permissible, neither with the parents nor with anyone else. However, it is more severe with the parents, for the parents have a right, and they have the right to dutifulness and kindness toward them in every word and every deed, and to be polite with them and to respond to their requests if what they request is permissible. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 1622 - حكم التورية على الوالدين - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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