Qur’an – Surah Luqman (31:15)

وَإِن جَاهَدَاكَ عَلَىٰ أَن تُشْرِكَ بِي مَا لَيْسَ لَكَ بِهِ عِلْمٌ فَلَا تُطِعْهُمَا وَصَاحِبْهُمَا فِي الدُّنْيَا مَعْرُوفًا

Translation:

But if they strive to make you associate with Me that of which you have no knowledge, do not obey them; yet accompany them in this world with kindness.

Explanation:

Even in matters as serious as faith, if parents demand something wrong, obedience is not allowed. However, kindness remains obligatory. The Qur’an draws a clear boundary: moral independence does not cancel respectful conduct. Disagreement must never lead to cruelty or disrespect. Ethical treatment of parents is constant, even when perspectives differ.