Is it obligatory for us to give money to our father if he gives it in charity and we are in need of it?

Question:
Abdullah from Jeddah asks, may Allah bless you. He says: My father is old and demands that we give him money. He often gives it in charity or spends it in places where it does not belong, even though we are in need of it. So, should we give it to him?

Answer:
If he asks you for something you are able to provide, and as you mentioned, he gives it in charity and does good, then help him in that. This is part of being dutiful to him and helping him to do good. But if you are not able to do this, then excuse yourselves to him. Yes.