Is the father obligated to divide the money from the sale of his properties in Morocco equally among his children from his first wife, or to help them with it in establishing their new lives in Europe? And is it his duty to stay with them to support them, or is it permissible for him to leave them and return to Morocco to establish another life?
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If the father decides to sell his properties, the money is his, and he is not obligated to divide it among his children. However, he is obligated to provide for the needs of his children and wife who are in need. Justice must be observed among the children concerning anything beyond their basic sustenance. The father is permitted to travel and leave his children if he provides them with sustenance and a safe place, though it is better for him to stay with them. The children are advised to remain in their Muslim country, as it contains much good, and to avoid residing in Western countries due to the corruptions found there.
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