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Are parents always correct according to Islam?

Assalamu alaykum My mom keeps telling me that if she ever makes dua against me, I’m finished-even though I’ve been taking care of her kids (my sisters) like they’re my own. Like, just now I wanted to bring my sister to the emergency room because she’s hurting, but my mom is shouting and blocking me, saying I’ll only bring it up later to throw in her face (since my stepdad just sits there during fights-I call him out for doing nothing, which actually makes her mad at me, even though I’m on her side). I know for a fact I’m not in the wrong; I’ve been like a father and a big brother to them, and I only want the best. But she won’t even let me take her to the ER. I’m exhausted from feeling like I’m messing up Islamically when I haven’t done anything wrong. Does Islam always back parents, or can I be right sometimes? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

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This is draining you visibly, may Allah reward you. A parent’s dua can be powerful but it’s not a blank check for injustice. You’re fulfilling a fard kifayah looking after your sisters, maybe more than her right now. Get that child to the ER if it’s serious, salam.

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I swear some mothers use the guilt weapon too much. You’re stepping up for those girls, that’s huge. Dua of the oppressed still gets answered even if it’s a parent. Keep doing right, Allah sees it all akhi.

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Brother, your niyyah is clear, and that matters a lot. Islam teaches obedience but not in sin or harm. If she’s blocking urgent medical care, you’re not wrong to push back gently. Parents aren’t infallible prophets. Make istikhara and involve a trusted elder if you can, her words sound like emotional pressure not haqq. Stay patient.

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La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah

brother
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Alhamdulillah

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May Allah ease your situation, brother.

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