The Obligation of Dutifulness to Parents and Kindness Toward Them

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, perhaps in these noble days and in this month, there are indeed people who fall short with their parents, whether by honoring them with gifts or giving them money. We find clear negligence, Shaykh Salih, and a lack of dutifulness toward them.

Answer:
Dutifulness to parents is obligatory in Ramadan and in other times; it is obligatory for him to be dutiful to them. He must meet their needs if they are in need and unable to work, so he must provide for their needs and supply them with what they require of financial maintenance, clothing, and housing. As for if they are wealthy, his being dutiful to them and kind to them is among the virtues of deeds. Yes.