Is returning one's mother-in-law to her home country, with someone to care for her, considered an act of disobedience (ʿuqūq), if her remaining with her son in a foreign country exposes her to medical risks due to the lack of health insurance for her, while the son commits to visiting her monthly?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The husband's decision to visit his mother monthly to care for her is a good one, as it is an act of kindness towards her. Her financial support is obligatory upon him and his siblings. He is not considered disobedient for doing so, as long as there is someone serving and caring for her, and he maintains ties with her and travels to her monthly.
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