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What is the ruling on someone who feels hatred towards their parents, who do not understand them, prefer their siblings over them, and do not accept their religious advice, despite knowing that disobedience to parents is one of the major sins?

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Whoever errs should blame themselves and not accuse Allah Almighty. One must repent from their ill-manners towards Allah, and then consider their conduct with their parents. The right of parents is immense, and disobeying them is among the greatest sins. The wrath of the Lord is in the wrath of the parents. One must avoid any action or word that angers parents, such as excessive argumentation and raising one's voice. The reason for parental anger might be an inappropriate way of advising, and therefore it is better to stop advising if it leads to counterproductive results. A negative view of parents might be a deception from Satan, for parents do not hate their children; rather, they might dislike their wrong actions. Righteousness towards parents is easy, not difficult.

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