Serving the father without his consent
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, the questioner says: My brothers and I want to be dutiful to our father, but he refuses, fearing that it will be a burden on us. So, if we serve him without his consent, is that considered undutifulness to parents?
Answer:
If he does not need you, then serving him is not obligatory. However, if he does need you, then it is obligatory for you to serve him.
Honorable Shaykh, the questioner says: My brothers and I want to be dutiful to our father, but he refuses, fearing that it will be a burden on us. So, if we serve him without his consent, is that considered undutifulness to parents?
Answer:
If he does not need you, then serving him is not obligatory. However, if he does need you, then it is obligatory for you to serve him.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب البر والصلة — islamhouse.com (1:06:58)
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