Rights of parents over a married daughter

The Quran and Hadith command to treat parents well applies to all children, both boys and girls. Because the word 'child' refers to both boys and girls. And spending on parents according to one's means and serving them is a form of 'good conduct'. 

Therefore, if the parents are so poor that they are unable to live on their own wealth, and on the other hand, if the daughter is capable and wealthy, then it is obligatory upon her to support her parents.

In this case, if he has other well-off siblings, then it is equally obligatory upon him to provide for them. If he does not provide for the expenses of his needy parents despite his ability, he will be guilty of sin. (Fatawa-e-Hindiyyah: 1/564).

Because Allah Almighty says, 'Your Lord has commanded that you worship none but Him, and be good to parents...' (Surah: Isra/Bani Israel, verse: 23).

Another verse says, "They ask you, 'What should they spend?' Say, 'Whatever you spend, it is for parents and relatives.'" (Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 215).

Ibn Munzir (may Allah have mercy on him) said: The scholars are agreed that if the child is capable and the parents are poor, then it is obligatory on the child to spend on them. (Al-Mughni: 11/375)

And if the parents are well-off or the children are not able to support themselves, then it is not obligatory to provide for their maintenance. However, in this case, it is better to continue to provide for their parents as much as possible, even if it is difficult. (Tab’inul Haqayyiq: 3/64, Raddul Muhtar: 2/678).

So, in short, Islam's instructions to girls are:

1. Be kind to your parents at all times and serve them to the best of your ability. Take care of them. Take care of their needs. Follow their Shariah-compliant orders. Take proper care so that they do not suffer.

2. If he is able, he will spend on his parents from his dower or from other assets he owns.

3. It is not obligatory to provide for the maintenance of parents if one is not able to do so. However, in this case, the girl should try to help her parents according to her ability. In this case, girls can help them by teaching in the domestic environment or by doing some handicraft (such as sewing) or by raising poultry. Subject to discussion with her husband, they can earn money by joining any employment that is permissible within the limits of Sharia.

4. As a child, a daughter cannot give Zakat or Sadaqah to her parents. However, she can encourage her husband to serve her in-laws with love. Even if it is from his Zakat/Sadaqah. But it is not permissible to give anything from her wealth to her parents in the absence of her husband. However, if it is with the husband's satisfaction, there is no problem.

By Suleman Miah

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