Question
The Musjid where I and my father used to perform Salaat practices social distance and observes all the covid criteria. In obedience to the government, this Musjid was closed. During the closure of this Musjid I attended another Musjid at a distance where the Salaat was performed according to the Sunnah. The government has now allowed the Musjids to open. However, our Musjid still adheres to the covid rules. My father insists that I attend this Musjid and submit to the rules. He does not want me to attend the other Musjid. What should I do?
Answer
Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said that there is no obedience for anyone in any act which is disobedience to Allah Ta'ala. Without disputing with your father and without being disrespectful to him, mention to him that it is not permissible to perform Salaat in the Musjid where they are observing the protocols of shaitaan. Then attend the Musjid where the Salaat is performed according to the Sunnah even if your father opposes you. It is not permissible to obey parents in any haraam instruction they issue.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 25 No 11
- PDF page
- 4
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