Is it permissible to obey a disobedient father, especially if he is absent from the care of his family and their responsibilities?
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Obeying and honoring one's parents in what is good is among the most emphasized duties, whether the parent is a Muslim or a disbeliever, and whether they fulfill their children's rights or neglect them. Therefore, one must honor and obey the parent as long as it is within the bounds of the .
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