What is the interpretation of a father's death on a Friday, given that he was known for drinking alcohol and intermittently neglecting prayer? And is he pleased with his dutiful son, who lied to him out of concern for his health? And what can the son do for his father after his death, and was he remiss in his duty towards him?

The fatwa advised preserving prayer, stating that it is the greatest matter in religion after faith. It warned against lying to the father, indicating the permissibility of using ma'arid (ambiguities) and tawriya (double entendre). It also clarified that for whoever strives to honor their parents and diligently seeks their pleasure, Allah will forgive them any shortcomings that may occur from them, citing the verse: ﴿Your Lord is most knowing of what is within yourselves. If you should be righteous, then indeed He is ever Forgiving to the often returning [to Him]﴾. It further explained that what benefits the deceased after their death is paying off their debts, performing Hajj on their behalf if they were able but did not perform it, supplicating for them, giving ongoing charity on their behalf, maintaining ties of kinship through them, and honoring their friends.