What is the ruling on my abstaining from marriage for fear that my children will be disobedient to me, given my constant efforts to please my parents despite their difficult temperament and my feeling that they are causing me to be disobedient?

Every worshipper experiences periods of highs and lows, the heart fluctuates, and a believer sins and repents. Therefore, one must repent from sin and not despair of Allah’s mercy. Pleasing one's parents is among the most important duties and a path to Allah's pleasure, just as His wrath is a result of parental displeasure. Filial piety is obligatory even if parents are abusive; their shortcomings do not justify disobedience. You must not utter any hurtful words to your parents. Adhering to religion and maintaining righteousness is not open to compromise, and it should be done with wisdom and gentleness. Disobedience to parents has severe consequences and may hasten punishment for the perpetrator in this world. Disobedience should not be a reason to avoid marriage. You should eagerly repent, strive to please your parents, and be keen on getting married.