The ruling on a father's failure to provide financial maintenance for his household
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Question:
The questioner, Umm Maryam, says: My father, O Shaykh, does not provide for us. He complains a lot, and sometimes he travels, forcing us to borrow from our relatives and family, even though he spends his money on his travels and on his colleagues at the rest houses and elsewhere.
Answer:
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “A woman complained of a sin: that her husband neglects those who are dependent on him.” Therefore, it is obligatory for the Muslim to start with himself, then with those whose maintenance and support are his responsibility, and after that to give charity to the needy and poor among the Muslims. So, if what was mentioned in the question regarding this father is true, he is in error and sinful. Yes.
The questioner, Umm Maryam, says: My father, O Shaykh, does not provide for us. He complains a lot, and sometimes he travels, forcing us to borrow from our relatives and family, even though he spends his money on his travels and on his colleagues at the rest houses and elsewhere.
Answer:
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “A woman complained of a sin: that her husband neglects those who are dependent on him.” Therefore, it is obligatory for the Muslim to start with himself, then with those whose maintenance and support are his responsibility, and after that to give charity to the needy and poor among the Muslims. So, if what was mentioned in the question regarding this father is true, he is in error and sinful. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/141 — archive.org (5:33)
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