Does a son's supplication against his oppressive father prevent the acceptance of his other supplications, and if so, how does that align with God's justice and the right of the oppressed to supplicate against the oppressor?
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A father must be just among his children. He is a shepherd and responsible for his flock, and his injustice towards them is a grave sin. However, a father's negligence or injustice does not permit disobedience to him or invoking curses upon him, because honoring parents is obligatory even if they are abusive or polytheists. The father's ill-treatment must be met with kindness, patience, and prayers for his righteousness. He should not be obeyed in matters that cause harm, while emphasizing that a child's supplication against his oppressive father does not prevent the acceptance of beneficial supplications for that child.
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