Lying to one's father
Q: When I was about 11 or 12, my father lost his job. I was very sad but then he got a job in another country. I was very happy to go to my country again after 4 years of war so I woke up one day and told my uncle that I dreamt that dad got the job but I didn't really dream it. I was very stupid so he went for the job and stayed living alone for 4 years and now I regret it. I didn't know how life goes and now I feel very bad but at the same time I feel very shy to go up to him and tell him that I lied to you 4 years ago, like he's my father so I don't know what to do.
A: Make istighfaar and seek Allah Ta'ala's forgiveness for speaking lies to your father. You do not have to reveal to him that you had made up the dream. However, in a general manner you may ask him for forgiveness for any inconvenience that you have caused him.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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