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Following one’s forefathers in opposition to the Shari‘ah is unlawful. Similarly, following forefathers in sinful actions is not permissible. According to one hadith, there is no obedience to creation while disobeying the Creator. Some use the parental or familial excuse when they adopt practices contrary to Islam in death, marriage, inheritance and other matters; such excuses are wrong and unacceptable.