What is the ruling on a son testifying against his father and exposing his mistakes in court?
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The questioner : This questioner says: ... the son or daughter ... regarding what causes harm to the parent by testifying against him in court and exposing his mistakes? May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : As for the testimony of a son or daughter against their father in court, it is obligatory, based on the saying of Allah the Exalted:[An-Nisa 4:135]. As for exposing this, it is forbidden, because there is no need for it, and it involves undutifulness to the parents. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : As for the testimony of a son or daughter against their father in court, it is obligatory, based on the saying of Allah the Exalted:
O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm in justice, witnesses for Allah, even if it be against yourselves or parents and relatives
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا كُونُوا قَوَّامِينَ بِالْقِسْطِ شُهَدَاءَ لِلَّهِ وَلَوْ عَلَى أَنفُسِكُمْ أَوْ الْوَالِدَيْنِ وَالأَقْرَبِينَThe questioner : May Allah reward you with good.