My father displays abusive behavior towards me and my family. He is physically and emotionally harmful, forced me to work inappropriately, and has had many issues leading to police involvement. Am I allowed to cut ties with him?
My father displays abusive behavior towards me and my family. He is physically and emotionally harmful, forced me to work inappropriately, and has had many issues leading to police involvement. Am I allowed to cut ties with him?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answer updated 9 months ago
Not at all. Your father remains your father and you must keep respecting him and treating him in the best way even if he was a very bad person. Even if your parents were Mushriks (Polytheusts), you must treat them nicely as we read in Quran. (Sura Luqman ; 15).
Wassalam.
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