Is what a mother offers her daughter considered charity or a duty?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
A divorced mother falls into two categories:
1. If she is poor and unable to support herself: Her wealthy children must spend on her, and it is not permissible to give her .
2. If she is wealthy and able to support herself: Her children are not obligated to spend on her as a fard (religious duty), but giving charity to her is permissible, and she has a greater right to it.
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