Is it permissible to distance oneself from one's parents if the child feels harmed by them, while still desiring to honor them and knowing they have other children?
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It is obligatory to show filial piety and kindness to one's parents, even if they cause harm, because Allah has linked His right to theirs in the Quran. It is advisable to seek the reasons for any harm, if it exists, as it might be due to a misunderstanding of the son's actions. In such cases, the matter should be clarified to them, and one should show affection, seeking help through prayer and from those who can influence them. However, if the harm is merely an illusion, then these intrusive thoughts must be repelled, for it is well-known that the norm is for parents to show mercy to their children.
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