Fatwa #386822 April 2002United States of America
Obeying parents against acts that are not wajib but sunnah
Question
I understand that one should not obey their parents if they say to trim the beard under a fist b/c it is wajib to leave the beard. However, what if they tell you not to do things that are sunnah, ie: don't wear kuffi, don't wear Islamic clothing, etc?
Answer
In view of the bombings of the twin towers of the TWC and the pentagon and
repercussions on the Muslims in the US, it may well be that your parents are
concerned about your safety.
In principle, if one fears victimized because of his Islamic attire, he will
be excused for not donning the Islamic attire only and until there is no
recourse of protection in any way. In a normal situation, one is required to
don the Islamic attore.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
repercussions on the Muslims in the US, it may well be that your parents are
concerned about your safety.
In principle, if one fears victimized because of his Islamic attire, he will
be excused for not donning the Islamic attire only and until there is no
recourse of protection in any way. In a normal situation, one is required to
don the Islamic attore.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai