What is the ruling on obeying parents in a matter that is not permissible according to Sharia, such as bringing a shirt with a monkey's image on it, and would bringing it be considered a sin? And what is the ruling on wearing shoes with ornamentation, and is there a sin upon the one who advised buying them?
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You do not sin by obeying your mother and handing her the garment that has a picture of an animal on it. You should explain to your mother that wearing it is a matter of scholarly disagreement, and that it is more cautious to avoid it.
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