My parents want me to do a certain degree at college and they will not be happy if I do not do so. Is it obligatory for me to complete that degree?
My parents want me to do a certain degree at college and they will not be happy if I do not do so. Is it obligatory for me to complete that degree?
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... Answered 1 year ago
The jurisprudence rules do not say that it is obligatory on you to study or do whatever your parents want, but the moral duty says that you should try your best to please your parents and make them feel happy. Do not do anything which makes them feel insulted or disrespected. If you can not do the degree which they want you to do, then try your best to politely explain and convince them.
Wassalam.