Is the son sinful if he spends the money given to him by his parents for his studies on his personal needs without their knowledge?
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"Whatever exceeds the usual expenditure from the parents' money is considered a gift, and the intention of the giver must be taken into account. If their purpose in giving it was for eating and drinking, then it is not permissible to spend it on anything else, especially if they would be displeased by that."
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