The children eating from the father's forbidden earnings
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Fatwa number ( 10524 )
Q: .. My father is a noble man who had a past, but praise be to Allah, he turned to the right path. Now, by the grace of Allah, he prays all the obligatory prayers in the mosque as much as he can, fasts, and fears Allah in many matters, such as zakah and others. He has also performed Hajj to the House more than once (about three times) and has many good deeds. However, he works (as a women's tailor) , meaning he sews clothes for women who display their adornment to a great extent, and women are largely exposed to him. The situation changed somewhat after he performed Hajj. He acknowledges this and knows it is forbidden, but he does not deny it to the extent that he could change it. Strangely, I, praise be to Allah, became committed, and then my brother did too. He, praise be to Allah, is provided with abundant sustenance and praises Allah for it often. Allah knows best whether this is just a habit or truly for the sake of Allah alone. Also, many matters are mixed for him within what he does not consider wrong at all, such as free mixing of men and women, letting the beard hang, and women displaying their adornment, and others. There are also things he considers wrong but does not properly deny, such as bribery in some cases only, which is indeed bribery, and some religious matters that you find with him, which he does not accept quickly and eagerly, such as statues and shaking hands with non-mahram women. I do not wish to lengthen this, but the question is: Is my father's money, after all the circumstances and his good religious and worldly conditions that I have described, considered forbidden money that it is not permissible for me to eat from
or to subsist on? Note that he was warned about this in the form of an offer from some of his friends whom Allah guided after the events of the assassination of Anwar al-Sadat. They left this work and changed it to other jobs. He almost changed it, but his intention was affected by the fact that the work had become stagnant to a great extent, yet he did not change it. So, should I leave the house or not leave him—meaning my father? Rather, I should be dutiful to him, visit him, and visit my mother, whom I forgot to mention works with him. She has been wearing hijab since 1972, since she performed Hajj, but it is not a Shari'ah-compliant hijab; it is tight and she shows her hair to some men she is accustomed to, such as my aunt's husband and others. Should I remain as I am, deny it in my heart, eat from this money, and continue advising them? Or should I leave the house and tell him that I am not satisfied with this only? As for the rest, he is my father; I will not leave him, disobey him, hate him, cut ties with him, or do any of these things. Rather, I will complete my studies, if Allah wills, as he wishes. Is this undutifulness to parents, or is this correct?
A: First: Continue advising your parents, and explain to them the ruling of the Shari'ah regarding the wrongs they have fallen into. Guide them to the truth with wisdom and good exhortation. I have sent you fatwas on hijab, free mixing of men and women, shaking hands with non-mahram women, bribery, and images; so present them to them, perhaps Allah will enable them to follow the truth.
Second: If your parents respond to the advice, praise be to Allah. If they persist in the wrongs they are in, then treat them with kindness in this world and follow the path of your Lord. Earn for yourself through lawful means of earning. May Allah help you and make your affairs easy, while continuing to advise your parents and being kind to them as much as you can. We ask Allah to make you happy with the guidance of your parents, their following of the truth, and their acceptance of advice, and to make lawful earnings easy for you. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q: .. My father is a noble man who had a past, but praise be to Allah, he turned to the right path. Now, by the grace of Allah, he prays all the obligatory prayers in the mosque as much as he can, fasts, and fears Allah in many matters, such as zakah and others. He has also performed Hajj to the House more than once (about three times) and has many good deeds. However, he works (as a women's tailor) , meaning he sews clothes for women who display their adornment to a great extent, and women are largely exposed to him. The situation changed somewhat after he performed Hajj. He acknowledges this and knows it is forbidden, but he does not deny it to the extent that he could change it. Strangely, I, praise be to Allah, became committed, and then my brother did too. He, praise be to Allah, is provided with abundant sustenance and praises Allah for it often. Allah knows best whether this is just a habit or truly for the sake of Allah alone. Also, many matters are mixed for him within what he does not consider wrong at all, such as free mixing of men and women, letting the beard hang, and women displaying their adornment, and others. There are also things he considers wrong but does not properly deny, such as bribery in some cases only, which is indeed bribery, and some religious matters that you find with him, which he does not accept quickly and eagerly, such as statues and shaking hands with non-mahram women. I do not wish to lengthen this, but the question is: Is my father's money, after all the circumstances and his good religious and worldly conditions that I have described, considered forbidden money that it is not permissible for me to eat from
or to subsist on? Note that he was warned about this in the form of an offer from some of his friends whom Allah guided after the events of the assassination of Anwar al-Sadat. They left this work and changed it to other jobs. He almost changed it, but his intention was affected by the fact that the work had become stagnant to a great extent, yet he did not change it. So, should I leave the house or not leave him—meaning my father? Rather, I should be dutiful to him, visit him, and visit my mother, whom I forgot to mention works with him. She has been wearing hijab since 1972, since she performed Hajj, but it is not a Shari'ah-compliant hijab; it is tight and she shows her hair to some men she is accustomed to, such as my aunt's husband and others. Should I remain as I am, deny it in my heart, eat from this money, and continue advising them? Or should I leave the house and tell him that I am not satisfied with this only? As for the rest, he is my father; I will not leave him, disobey him, hate him, cut ties with him, or do any of these things. Rather, I will complete my studies, if Allah wills, as he wishes. Is this undutifulness to parents, or is this correct?
A: First: Continue advising your parents, and explain to them the ruling of the Shari'ah regarding the wrongs they have fallen into. Guide them to the truth with wisdom and good exhortation. I have sent you fatwas on hijab, free mixing of men and women, shaking hands with non-mahram women, bribery, and images; so present them to them, perhaps Allah will enable them to follow the truth.
Second: If your parents respond to the advice, praise be to Allah. If they persist in the wrongs they are in, then treat them with kindness in this world and follow the path of your Lord. Earn for yourself through lawful means of earning. May Allah help you and make your affairs easy, while continuing to advise your parents and being kind to them as much as you can. We ask Allah to make you happy with the guidance of your parents, their following of the truth, and their acceptance of advice, and to make lawful earnings easy for you. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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