Am I sinful for not inviting my father to my home after he abandoned me for more than 35 years, despite my visiting him and communicating with him by phone?
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Kindness to parents is one of the best acts of drawing closer to Allah, as Allah has coupled His oneness with benevolence towards them, and His gratitude with gratitude towards them. He has made His pleasure contingent on their pleasure, and His displeasure on their displeasure. Shortcomings on the part of parents do not justify disobedience; rather, one must be kind to them by visiting them, contacting them, and doing all that brings joy to them. Your invitation to your father to your home is not obligatory as long as it does not lead to alienation, and if it is done with the husband's permission, it increases affection.
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