The Call of the Harsh Father
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Question:
This one also asks, saying: What is the position of the one who calls to Allah the Exalted with his father, especially if he is the type who is harsh with his son, such that if I wanted to call him to good, he would expel me from the house?
Answer:
You must be gentle with him and use wisdom with him. Is he more evil than the father of Ibrahim (peace be upon him)? No. Despite this, Ibrahim was patient with him, was gentle with him, and spoke to him with kind words. Do not despair of his guidance. You must call him to Allah with gentleness, kindness, and compassion for him, and do not despair of his guidance. Yes. You must be patient with him. Yes.
This one also asks, saying: What is the position of the one who calls to Allah the Exalted with his father, especially if he is the type who is harsh with his son, such that if I wanted to call him to good, he would expel me from the house?
Answer:
You must be gentle with him and use wisdom with him. Is he more evil than the father of Ibrahim (peace be upon him)? No. Despite this, Ibrahim was patient with him, was gentle with him, and spoke to him with kind words. Do not despair of his guidance. You must call him to Allah with gentleness, kindness, and compassion for him, and do not despair of his guidance. Yes. You must be patient with him. Yes.
Source
الحكمة في الدعوة إلى الله — alfawzan.live (1:12:45)
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