Those Who Must Be Maintained Among Kin and Contacting Them by Telephone
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: Who are the relatives I am required to maintain ties with? Is the telephone permissible, since I travel frequently? And is a mobile phone sufficient for inquiring after them?
Answer:
Everyone with whom you are related, whether through your father or your mother, are your relatives, and their right is obligatory. Their right is obligatory upon you through maintaining ties. Maintaining ties varies; it begins with greeting and visiting, and if you are far from them, sending gifts to them. Also, helping them financially if they are in need. And if you are far from them, the telephone or mobile phone counts as maintaining ties if you speak to them, greet them, and ask about their well-being. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: Who are the relatives I am required to maintain ties with? Is the telephone permissible, since I travel frequently? And is a mobile phone sufficient for inquiring after them?
Answer:
Everyone with whom you are related, whether through your father or your mother, are your relatives, and their right is obligatory. Their right is obligatory upon you through maintaining ties. Maintaining ties varies; it begins with greeting and visiting, and if you are far from them, sending gifts to them. Also, helping them financially if they are in need. And if you are far from them, the telephone or mobile phone counts as maintaining ties if you speak to them, greet them, and ask about their well-being. Yes.
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