Must the parents' will be carried out after their death, such as their request not to emigrate to a Muslim country?
Filial piety includes carrying out the parents' وصايا (wills/bequests) after their death, unless these وصايا involve something forbidden () or cause harm to the children. If remaining in lands of disbelief (بلاد الكفر) threatens a Muslim's faith, then emigration (الهجرة) becomes obligatory upon him, and there is no obedience to the parents in preventing him from this, whether they are alive or deceased. After their death, they have no interest in preventing their son from traveling, and disobeying their وصية (will/bequest) is easier than disobeying them while they are alive. A Muslim must do what is obligatory, abstain from what is forbidden, and strive for what benefits his faith and worldly life without embarrassment.
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