Disposing of the Social Security funds of a mother with impaired intellect
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Question:
This questioner says: My mother has a defect in her intellect; she does not pray and does not know anything. He says: She receives a monthly amount from social security, but she is not good at managing this money. He says: I take this money. Is it permissible for me to dispose of this money and spend it on good causes while she is unaware?
Answer:
If there is a defect in her intellect and she does not perceive things as required, then Allah the Exalted does not burden a soul except within its capacity. However, you should command her to pray, and she prays according to her ability and what comes to her mind. Allah the Exalted said:[At-Taghabun 64:16] So you command her to pray, inform her when the time for prayer enters, and command her to perform wudu'. If she forgets or is negligent due to her impaired intellect, she is not held accountable.
As for the money given to her from social security, which she is not good at managing, you should preserve it; you do not give it in charity. This is a trust in your possession; you preserve it for her and for her needs and interests. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good,
This questioner says: My mother has a defect in her intellect; she does not pray and does not know anything. He says: She receives a monthly amount from social security, but she is not good at managing this money. He says: I take this money. Is it permissible for me to dispose of this money and spend it on good causes while she is unaware?
Answer:
If there is a defect in her intellect and she does not perceive things as required, then Allah the Exalted does not burden a soul except within its capacity. However, you should command her to pray, and she prays according to her ability and what comes to her mind. Allah the Exalted said:
So fear Allah as much as you are able
فَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُمْAs for the money given to her from social security, which she is not good at managing, you should preserve it; you do not give it in charity. This is a trust in your possession; you preserve it for her and for her needs and interests. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good,
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-081-كلكم راع|صالح الفوزان|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (44:37)
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