The Fountain of God’s Unity — Page 37
Here, God Almighty says that even if par- ts—whom ents- you are obligated to obey and disobedience to whom is considered a pun- ishable offence-order you to commit shirk, concerning which you have no knowledge, one must not obey them. However, despite this, one must obey their parents in this world and obey all those who turn towards God, because ultimately everyone has to return to Him, where they will be reminded [and judged] about their deeds. Here, God Almighty strict- ly instructs that one must not obey even his own parents when it comes to this matter. Do not associate partners with Him; when you are in a way separated from your parents [be- cause of shirk], you will be like an orphan but God Almighty does not remain indebted to anyone. Therefore, just as when you were born God Almighty instilled love for you in your inform you of what you used to do. Surah Luqman, 31:16 [Publishers] -37-