What is the ruling on a mother discriminating in her treatment of her children, especially her preference for her eldest son who does not pray and frequently causes problems, as opposed to her two other obedient and helpful children, and is the questioner's act of arguing with his mother about this discrimination considered a mistake, and what should he do to change this situation?
The mother's right is great, and it is obligatory to honor her and be kind to her, even if the mother errs by not being just among her children. It is not permissible to disobey her, for Allah Almighty has commanded kindness to parents, even if they are polytheists. The mother should be just among her children, and the son should be patient and advise his mother gently.
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