Is it permissible to perform the night vigil (qiyam al-layl) secretly without the parents' knowledge, when this conflicts with the mother's prohibition and obedience to parents is obligatory?
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If performing voluntary night prayers ( al-Layl) does not harm the parents' well-being or their needs, then it is permissible to perform these prayers without their knowledge. In this way, one combines outward obedience to them with inward closeness to Allah through night prayers.
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