Is it permissible to make momentous decisions, such as a secret marriage or starting a business, without the parents' knowledge, taking into account the father's constant interference and his desire for the son to remain at home solely for service, in addition to the son's intense desire to marry?
If a son needs to marry or work to secure his livelihood, and fears falling into sin, his father is not permitted to prevent him. If the father does so, there is no blame upon the son if he marries and works without his father's knowledge, and this is not considered disobedience; for obedience to parents is conditioned by what is right. He should balance his right to marry and earn a living with the right of his parents to obedience and righteousness. As for the reprehensible acts committed by sisters, these must be denounced, and they must be prevented from watching forbidden things, listening to music, and engaging in unlawful communication. It is not permissible to obey the father in abandoning this denouncement. As for the father's interference in his son's affairs, perhaps it stems from his concern. However, it is not permissible to obey the father if he invites his son to listen to forbidden music; the son should advise him gently and wisely.
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