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Is it obligatory for children to financially support their mother who is married to a wealthy man, especially if she spent their money in their childhood, and will her supplication against them be answered if they do not?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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If a mother is married to a wealthy man, her maintenance is obligatory upon him, and her children are not obligated to spend on her unless she is in need. If she is self-sufficient due to her husband, her children are not obligated to spend on her, and her supplication against them for their refusal to spend in this situation will not harm them. Nevertheless, it is obligatory to honor the mother, treat her with kindness, and gently apologize to her. If they give her money that does not harm them, it is better, because the mother's right is great, and honoring her is among the deeds most beloved to Allah.

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