What is the ruling on habitually staying in the mosque from noon (Dhuhr) until afternoon (Asr) on Fridays, despite it contradicting the divine command to disperse after prayer, and causing distress to his wife and children who await him for lunch? And what is the ruling on a husband not providing for his wife and daughter despite his financial ability, and is the son obligated to financially support his mother and sister if the father does not provide? And what are the limits of a son’s obedience to his father in continuous financial matters, especially if the father does not provide for his family, and what is the wise course of action in the face of this family conflict? And is a mother entitled to dispose of her financial provision for her married daughters and demand more?
Harkening early to the mosque on Friday and remaining there until the prayer holds great virtue. However, remaining in the mosque after the Friday prayer offers no more merit than on other days, and singling it out for worship is closer to innovation (bid'ah). Furthermore, the hour of answering supplications on Friday is after Asr prayer, not after Friday prayer. The husband should socialize with his family and attend lunch with them.
As for the verse: "And when the prayer has been concluded, disperse within the land" (Quran 62:10), it signifies permissibility, not obligation. Providing for one's wife and children is obligatory, and neglecting it is a sin. If the husband abstains from providing sustenance, the wife may take from his wealth what is reasonable, or she may ask the judge to compel him.
If the son undertakes the responsibility of providing sustenance, there is no harm if the father is unable. However, if the father is able, then providing sustenance is not obligatory upon the son.
When there is a conflict in the lawful requests of the parents, the mother takes precedence over the father in obedience. Parents are advised not to disagree and to facilitate their child's dutifulness.
If the mother requests money from her son for her daughters, there is no harm if he is well-off and willingly gives it. Otherwise, she should not make such a request to avoid undutifulness and animosity.
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