Parents not allowing me to fast in Ramadhan

Asalamu’alaikum.

I need some advice please.

My parents are not allowing me to fast, I only kept the first fast. They think that I am too thin and I usually get headaches a lot when fasting and fatigue. I know they are doing this because they are worried about me.

I’ve asked them if I could fast and they said no. It sometimes turns into an argument because I feel so guilty about not fasting and can’t accept when they say no.

My mother can’t fast. I was going to go against her and fast but the problem is that if she knows I’m fasting then she doesn’t eat as well for the whole day. So I feel terrible about that as well.

Please tell me what do..

In Islam, do we obey our parents in this regard or go against them?

Jazak’allah khair.

Ramadhan Mubarak to everyone

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sexyjigsaw

Wa Alaykum Assalaam wa Rahmatullah

Parents are humans. Just know that your parents are not an excuse to turn away from an obligation if you wish to be following the path of Allah.
In Islam, we submit to Allah and His commands. We're free to listen to Allah or turn away.
My parents told me so is not an excuse.

However, there are conditions. You are not obligated to fast under extreme conditions or if you're sick.
https://quran.com/2/184
So take care Allah first, then yourself, then your parents. Always be kind, polite, and show them mercy. You're allowed to ignore any poor commands from your parents. (I am sure that where you are, respect for your parents is of high importance)

Just know that Haram and Halal are prescribed by Allah in Islam. Your parents don't come before their Creator if they're Muslims and saying they wish to follow Allah.

Also, search for what Islam has on this by trusted scholars as well. Lots of things can be found on YouTube videos from trusted scholars.