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Parents having very high expectations of their children

· 7 Jumada I 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

This is regarding obeying parents relating to academics. I have a hard time living up to my parents wanting very high achievements in terms of academics then I feel I am disobeying them. Please can you tell me what is best course as my siblings able to achieve their request but I am struggling.

Answer

Don't stress about it. Work moderately and assign your affair to Allah Ta`ala.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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