Is it permissible for a woman whose husband has passed away to receive social security benefits designated for those who have lost their provider, if she has four non-minor children who are financially well-off and support their mother?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The pension of a deceased person has two cases: either it is a grant from the state, or it is a deduction from the deceased's salary.
If it is a grant from the state and on the condition that the wife has no provider or that the children are not mature, then it is not permissible for the woman or her children to take it.
However, if it was a deduction from the deceased's salary during his lifetime, then it is a right for the heirs (the wife and children) without any conditions.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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