Is it permissible for a son to marry a widow who has orphan children, intending to gain reward and sponsor the orphans, despite the strong objection of his parents and their threat to disown him, knowing that his first wife fully approves and even welcomes it?

The seriousness of upsetting one's parents and the importance of honoring them are well-known, as the Lord's pleasure lies in their pleasure and His displeasure in their displeasure. Disobeying their command, in matters that do not involve sin, places a person in grave danger. Regarding the issue of marrying the widow, we do not assert the obligation of obeying the parents, due to the many benefits and advantages for the questioner and the orphans. It may also be difficult for the questioner to find a wife who accepts him other than this widow.

We advise attempting to persuade the parents to agree to the marriage with the widow and to undertake the sponsorship of the two daughters, explaining the full circumstances to them. If they remain unconvinced, then he should seek another wife who has no children, in order to avoid incurring the parents' displeasure and severing family ties. As for the sponsorship of the two daughters, he can undertake it without marrying their mother.