Is it permissible for Muslims to deal with Toxic Parents?

In conclusion, we should understand that human interactions, especially within families, does get really complex sometimes, but as Muslims who are committed to strengthening the ties of kinship, dealing with toxic parents is a test from Allah (swt). A test which we should always seek His help to pass.

Why do we have to respect parents in Islam?

Maybe because we try to uphold the status of parents in Islam, or maybe because nearly all cultures of the world place a serious importance on respecting parents. Whatever our reasons, we cannot ignore the truth that sometimes, a parent’s actions or decisions may be toxic or detrimental to the life of a child. When does parenting become toxic?

Are your own personalities toxic to your children?

Or that sometimes, even our own personalities may just be toxic to our children and those around us. These behaviours are unfortunately quite common amongst Muslim families and may cause a rift between children and their parents. When parents make decisions that are not good for children, their actions become toxic to the life of the child.

What causes a rift between a Muslim family and their children?

These behaviours are unfortunately quite common amongst Muslim families and may cause a rift between children and their parents. When parents make decisions that are not good for children, their actions become toxic to the life of the child.

Is it normal for a child to hate their parents?

Kids who consequently have a lot of hate in their heart. It’s completely normal, and expected really, to despise your parents when they’ve abused or abandoned you. Or even if they’ve never laid a hand on you but held you to unrealistic expectations or forced you to live a life you don’t desire.