What is the ruling on opposing my father in selling a property he insists on, due to fear of conflict, despite my expectation that the money will be spent on unsuccessful projects, considering his threat to dispose of it as he pleases, and how can I avoid disobedience in this?
If the father is sane and of sound judgment, then the children have no right to prevent him from disposing of his wealth. However, he should be advised gently and politely, without angering him, as the choice is his since he is the owner of the wealth. Furthermore, previous failure is not evidence of the failure of other projects. If the son senses his father's anger, he should cease discussing the matter after having offered the advice. The father's statement, "The wealth is his, and if he wishes, he can buy alcohol with it," may be due to anger; otherwise, a Muslim knows the prohibition of buying alcohol and that he is restricted in disposing of his wealth by what pleases the .
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