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Obeying one's parents and overlooking their shortcomings

· 29 Muharram 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I had a dream that my youngest brother was getting married. In the dream I was getting ready for his wedding on the day but my dad never waited for me and went without me with my brother to get the bride. I was upset with my dad in my dream for doing this.

Answer

You should show obedience to your parents and overlook their shortcomings.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
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