Hating the father who harms the neighbors

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Q 1: I hate my father for the sake of Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) because he always interferes in the neighbors' affairs. Many troubles have occurred as a result of this bad habit. I know (Part No. 25; Page No. 156) what Ibn `Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said, that a time will come for this Ummah (Muslim nation) in which the heart of a believer will dissolve exactly as salt dissolves in water because of the abundance of reprehensible acts he finds but cannot rebuke. It troubles me a lot because I know that disobedience to parents is one of the major sins.

A: You must be good and kind to you parents, treat them gently and obey them in matters that do not involve disobedience to Allah. Try to advise her, if you are able to do so, provided that it does not bring greater harm.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.