الجواب حامدا و مصلیا
It is mandatory for one to obey his parents in every permissible action and keep good ties with them in all circumstances, even if they are oppressive. Furthermore, in times of necessity, it is a must for children to be of service to their parents. This is why in the mentioned question, the questioner’s friend/neighbor should serve his father as much as possible and provide for him and give him money to the extent of need, even though his father oppressed them or failed to give him a proper upbringing. However, his father’s statement, “Give me all of your earnings” and “Leave your wife to serve me and you remain alone in the hostel” is not proper as per Shari’ah. Hence it is not incumbent upon the son to adhere to such statements, nor will he be sinful for not acting upon them.
And Allah knows best.
