As a general rule, if one is performing a fard (obligatory) prayer and is called by either parent, it is not necessary to break the prayer. However, if the parent or someone else calls for help due to a serious danger or need, then the person should break the prayer. (Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar, 1/654-655) If a person is performing a nafl (supererogatory) prayer and is called by their parents, even if there is no serious need, the person should break the prayer and obey their parents. However, if the parents call their child with the intention of making them break their prayer because they are opposed to their child performing salah, then it is not necessary to obey them. Except for this exception, obeying one's parents takes precedence over continuing a nafl prayer. The evidence for this ruling is the story of Jurayj. (Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar, 2/52) The Prophet himself reported that Jurayj, who lived among previous nations, suffered hardships as a result of his mother's curse because he did not respond to her while performing a nafl prayer. (Bukhari, Ahadith al-Anbiya, 48 [3436]; Muslim, Birr, 7-8 [2550])
Source: T.C. Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Din İşleri Yüksek Kurulu
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