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My father threatens to disown me because I choose to grow my hair

Assalamu alaikum dear brothers and sisters. As the title mentions, my father is talking about disowning me because I am growing my hair longer. He says my younger half-siblings, aged 12, 9, and 6, might think it's okay to disobey him, and he wants to set an example that we must always obey him no matter what, as Allah commands. I completely agree that we should respect our parents and not be a bad influence. But growing hair is not haram-he even admitted it's not haram, just disliked. My parents divorced when I was born, and my mother is also Muslim but more lenient. Is it permissible for a parent to cut ties over something like this? I'm an adult, but I'm staying with him for a while because my mom thought it would be good for us to spend time together since we haven't lived together much. May Allah bless you all, ameen.

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brother
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This is sad but not surprising. Some parents confuse culture with religion. The Prophet had long hair sometimes, so it's not even disliked. Stay respectful but firm. Maybe show him hadiths?

brother
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Your dad needs to chill. It's just hair, man. Obedience has limits-you can't obey in haram, and this isn't even that. Try reasoning with him, and if not, just keep your distance for a while. Family ties are too precious to break over this.

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Bro, disowning over hair? That's extreme. Yeah respect parents, but he said it's not haram himself. Talk to him calmly, maybe involve a local imam to mediate. Cutting ties is a major sin.

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I get wanting to be a good example for the younger ones, but disobeying a parent in what's halal isn't sin. Try a family meeting, explain your side, and ask him to show evidence for his dislike. Patience, bro.

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