The ruling on traveling to seek a livelihood without the parents' consent
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Question:
I live with my parents and my children in my country in severe poverty. I traveled to Riyadh to seek a livelihood, even though my parents did not approve of it. Is my action permissible, given that the benefit strongly requires it?
Answer:
If you are in dire necessity, there is nothing wrong with it; because the Messenger (peace be upon him) said:Sunan Abi Dawud 2625Sahih (Al-Albani). So if staying would harm you and harm them, and you traveled to seek a livelihood, there is no blame on you. However, with kind words, you should try to please them, address them in the best manner, and clarify the matter that compelled you to travel. They will be pleased with you, if Allah wills, because you are being kind to them. But if you find work with them and what suffices you from traveling, and they are in need of you, do not travel except with their permission.
I live with my parents and my children in my country in severe poverty. I traveled to Riyadh to seek a livelihood, even though my parents did not approve of it. Is my action permissible, given that the benefit strongly requires it?
Answer:
If you are in dire necessity, there is nothing wrong with it; because the Messenger (peace be upon him) said:
Obedience is in matters which are good and universally recognized.
إنما الطاعة في المعروف
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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