The Ruling on the Maintenance of a Boy Who Has Chosen His Mother
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Question:
If a boy chooses his mother, does his maintenance become the father's responsibility? And is the father obligated to provide it?
Answer:
There is no doubt that the maintenance of the boy is the responsibility of his father, whether he is with him or with his mother, because the maintenance of a child is the responsibility of his father, as Allah the Exalted said:[Al-Baqarah 2:233]. And the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said to Hind: Sunan Ibn Majah 2293Sahih (Darussalam) This indicates that the maintenance of children is the absolute responsibility of their father, whether they are with her or with someone else.
If a boy chooses his mother, does his maintenance become the father's responsibility? And is the father obligated to provide it?
Answer:
There is no doubt that the maintenance of the boy is the responsibility of his father, whether he is with him or with his mother, because the maintenance of a child is the responsibility of his father, as Allah the Exalted said:
Upon the father is the mothers' provision and their clothing according to what is acceptable.
وَعَلَى الْمَوْلُودِ لَهُ رِزْقُهُنَّ وَكِسْوَتُهُنَّ بِالْمَعْرُوفِTake what is sufficient for you and your child, on a reasonable basis.
خذي ما يكفيك وولدك بالمعروف
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