What is the religious ruling on dealing with a father who does not pray, hates committed Muslims, insists on shaving his beard, and deposits his money in usurious banks from which he feeds his family? Is there any sin upon his wife and children for this, and what should they do?
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Obeying one's father in shaving the beard or spending from usury is impermissible. He must also be advised regarding his abandonment of prayer.
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