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Serving one's parents

· 10 Jumada I 1438 AH1 min readEnglish
Business and DealingsIjaarahPermissible and Impermissible employmentMiscellaneousRights of servantsRights of parents

Question

Is it permissible in Islam to join the army if your parents are still alive?

Answer

Serving them is a priority.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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