{"_id":"668da0270b76658b4c232f8d","title":"Can one disobey their parents in matters where there is a difference of opinion?","question":"One of my friends knows someone that follows the opinion that it's Haram to trim the beard while his parents want him to. I told my friend that our parents are given a very high status by Allah, and that obeying them is a greater wajib. Would that be correct? Is the condition that allows us to disobey our parents, only for when they ask us to go against what's explicit (محكم) or by consensus haram, and not for matters where there's a difference of opinion? Is there a hierarchy of waajibaat then?","answer":"It's important to avoid letting differences in scholarly opinions create discord in your relationships, be it with your parents or fellow Muslims. Throughout Islamic history, there has been a shared understanding among Muslims that we should not let scholarly disagreements divide us and that we should be open to diverse viewpoints, as long as they are considered valid by the majority of scholars.\nIf your friend is unable to reach an agreement with his parents, it's crucial not to let this issue strain the relationship and instead make an effort to find a compromise.","tags":[{"_id":"668da0010b76658b4c232b9d","tag":"Relationships: Parent and Child","count":111},{"_id":"668da0230b76658b4c232f29","tag":"Men: Facial Hair","count":10}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:40:07.127Z"}