Leaving the mother and step-father who oppose Shari`ah

A: You must continue advising your mother and stepfather; if they remain in such a state, you should avoid living with them in their house. Nevertheless, you must keep good ties with your mother by visiting her or providing for her or both in order to preserve your Din (religion) of Islam and maintain your mother's ties of kinship. Do not listen to your mother when she asks you to return to the house of your stepfather in order to stay away from the source of Fitnah (trial) and harm. Try your best to maintain your father's ties of kinship; treat him well and advise him; perhaps he will positively respond and resume supporting you financially and the problem will be over. Q 3: What about the issue of the Islamic University? Should I disobey my mother and join it? What should I say to the officials about my personal status and health conditions? A: Try hard to fulfill the means that help you join the Islamic University in order to learn the teachings of Islam, even if your mother opposes it. This is because parents should be obeyed only in doing good. Be advised to tell the university officials the truth and put your trust in Allah. Allah says, And whosoever puts his trust in Allâh, then He will suffice him. And whosoever fears Allâh and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty). And He will provide him from (sources) he never could imagine. (Part No. 25; Page No. 194) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.