Is preventing one's mother from intervening in marital life—despite her intention to reconcile—considered an act of disobedience (ʿuqūq), especially since her intervention causes problems with the wife, and makes the mother threaten with ʿuqūq? And what is the concept of honoring one's parents (birr al-wālidayn) in marriage? And what are the situations in which one must stand with the mother without fearing ʿuqūq?

A mother has great rights over her children. Her interference in her married son's life can be positive, offering guidance to her son and alleviating her feeling of loneliness. However, a mother might also side with the wife, which is not the correct way to reconcile, even if her intentions are good. The husband must resolve the issue of his wife gaining strength from his mother by reaching an understanding with his wife. The son should try to dissuade his mother from interfering if it becomes excessive or negatively impacts his marital relationship, while exercising caution and gentleness in dealing with his mother. Dissuading the mother from interfering is not an act of disobedience if done with a gentle yet firm approach.