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Is raising one's voice at one's parents considered an act of disobedience (ʿuqūq), and what should be done about it? And how can one convince parents that their demands exceed their son's capacity to bear, given his desire to build his future and marry?

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A father is not permitted to take from his son's money in a way that harms or inconveniences him, and the son's refusal to give it does not constitute disobedience to parents ( 'Uquq ). It is recommended to try to avoid the father's anger by using diplomacy (Mudārāh) and circumlocution (Tawriyah), and to seek the help of close relatives to persuade him of the need for the money. Raising one's voice at a father is an act of 'Uquq, and one must repent from it and ask for forgiveness. Anger is an entry point for Satan, and a Muslim must guard against it and treat it. If a father does not praise his son when his request is fulfilled, he is doing wrong by that, because the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Whoever does a favor for you, then reciprocate it, and if you cannot find anything, then supplicate for him."

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