Is a father sinful, in religious law, if there is a court judgment for child support and he refuses to pay until he is arrested, knowing that the mother is responsible for their expenses and is experiencing financial hardship?
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The maintenance of poor, young children is obligatory upon their capable father, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "It is sufficient sin for a person to neglect those whom he is responsible to support," and his saying: "Each of you is a shepherd and each of you is responsible for his flock. The man is a shepherd in his house and is responsible for his flock." Therefore, the father must fear Allah and fulfill his duty towards his children.
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