The ruling on one who does not protect his sheep from eating his neighbors' trees

Question:
May Allah accept it. May Allah reward you with good. Our sister says that her father works in raising sheep, and the sheep harm the neighbors by eating their trees and other things. In addition, he constantly asks her to bring them to him, and there are men at the location. She seeks guidance, Shaykh 'Abd al-'Aziz. May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
It is obligatory for your father to protect his sheep from harming people; he should keep them in a specific place in a particular enclosure and feed them. It is not permissible to let them loose among people until they harm them. You are not allowed to assist him in what harms people. If going to the sheep harms people and damages their crops and vegetables, you must not do what harms people, even if your father orders you to do so. This is because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: There is no obedience to any created being in disobedience to the Creator. Likewise, if going to the sheep puts your honor at risk from wicked and foolish men, do not go to them either. Apologize to your father with kind words and a good manner, and say that this is dangerous for you and that you would not approve of danger befalling you. Apologize with kind words and a good manner, and do not put yourself in danger with the foolish and wicked. Do not put yourself in danger by the neighbors cursing you for letting the sheep loose on them until they eat their fodder and their crops. All of this is not permissible. Allah the Exalted says: So do not assist your father in sin and transgression, and do not assist your father in anything that harms you in your religion. Being careful to preserve your religion and your honor is a required matter. If your father is not pleased with this, we ask Allah for guidance for us and for him. O Allah, amen.