A: It is most important and urgent to provide advice, help and recommend one another to stick to the truth as much as possible with an appropriate style and at an appropriate time, if the father, brother or any member of the family does an evil act. Allah (Exalted be He) says: So keep your duty to Allâh and fear Him as much as you can The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: When I command you to do anything, do of it as much as you possibly can. The father, mother, brother ­ older or younger; each has a special way of treatment provided that they all should be treated with kindness and lenience as much as possible to achieve the required aim and put an end to this evil practice.

The advisor and caller to Allah should choose the appropriate time and style, particularly with parents, since they are not like other relatives; they have a great status and should be treated kindly according to one's ability. Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) says: And We have enjoined on man (to be dutiful and good) to his parents. His mother bore him in weakness and hardship upon weakness and hardship, and his weaning is in two years ­ give thanks to Me and to your parents. Unto Me is the final destination. But if they (both) strive with you to make you join in worship with Me others that of which you have no knowledge, then obey them not; but behave with them in the world kindly This is the case with disbelieving parents, what about Muslim ones?! If the disbelieving parents should be treated kindly by their son, hoping that he could guide them, doing this with Muslim parents should be given greater priority. If the father neglects offering Salah in the Masjid, or does any other sinful act such as smoking, shaving the beard, Isbal (lengthening and trailing clothing below the ankles), etc. the son should advise his father leniently and seek the help of the righteous members of the family. The same should be observed with the mother or older brother until the aim is achieved.