Is it permissible to perform a necessary surgery without the guardian's consent if it is probable that the guardian will refuse it despite its importance?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Obedience to parents is obligatory if the surgery is necessary and the father does not give permission; this is because obedience to the father is not obligatory in matters that would harm the child.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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