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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Refusing to carry the television to the repair shop at the father's request

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Question:
Another man says: One day my father asked me to carry my television to the repair shop, and I refused because I dislike the television. Is there any sin on me for that?

Answer:
As long as your father and your household are listening to things from it that are harmful and that Allah has forbidden, you will be rewarded for that, and there is no harm in it, but you must do so in a good manner. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Obedience is in matters which are good and universally recognized.إنما الطاعة في المعروف
Sunan Abi Dawud 2625Sahih (Al-Albani)
It is not part of doing good to repair these entertainments or to assist in that. However, you should do it in a good way. You say, "O my father, such and such is happening," and "O my father, you are doing such and such, and my household is doing such and such, and I am forbidden from cooperating in sin and aggression." I believe that taking it to the repair shop is a form of cooperation in sin and aggression. So use a clear approach so that your father may excuse you. It may also help you in getting them to abandon this thing, and serve as advice to them regarding it. Do not use a violent approach, and do not abandon obedience by using a violent manner and harsh words. No, but use kind words and a good manner that clarifies the reasons for your refusal. However, do not obey them in anything that harms you in your religion or constitutes cooperation in sin and aggression.
Source ندوات الجامع الكبير مع الأسئلة - 51 — archive.org (1:29:53)

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