A father mocking his son's beard

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Q 4: My father opposes me concerning letting my beard grow. He often ridicules Muslims who let their beards grow. He threatens to put me out if I let my beard grow. In addition, my mother does not obey me when I warn her against going out to markets or to give condolence. She goes to cemeteries several days under the pretext of visiting the dead.

A: Firstly, letting the beard grow is obligatory. It is not permissible for you to obey your father or any other person in shaving it, even if they expel you from your home. And whosoever fears Allâh and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty). Secondly, you must continue advising your father and mother to desist from the unlawful acts you have mentioned. However, you have to call them with gentleness and kindness as much as you can. You will have success, good fortune, and a great reward if you have patience, (Part No. 25; Page No. 139) are sincere, and when you devote your work to Allah.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.