What is the ruling on a wife severing ties with her husband's mother who harms her with words and actions, and whose harm extends to the wife's family? And is the mother entitled to make her satisfaction with her son conditional upon his wife resuming visits to her? And is the husband sinful if his wife insists on the estrangement due to his mother's anger?

Family problems must be dealt with wisely, patiently, and justly, and each party should be informed of the other's rights and duties. It should be clarified to them that faith is not complete except by loving good for others and hating evil for them, and that injustice, aggression, and overstepping boundaries are forbidden.

It is not permissible for the wife to cut off her relationship with the mother through abandonment and estrangement unless associating with her leads to her constant harm. In this case, the wife can be prevented from going to her, but she must return greetings and salutations if they meet.

The husband must warn his mother of the danger of harming people and admonish her, and he must not obey her in injustice. Her threat of invoking evil upon him and her displeasure with him will not harm him if he strives for reconciliation, for Allah does not answer the prayers of oppressors.

Praying for the mother during her lifetime is a good deed and a form of piety towards her. As for giving charity on her behalf during her lifetime, there is no evidence for its permissibility. Rather, what is prescribed is serving her, praying for her, and connecting with her through money and food.