The Amount of the Lawful Financial Maintenance for Dependents
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Question:
The questioner, A., says: Regarding the lawful financial maintenance of dependents, is it sufficient to provide for their housing, food, and drink? Or must the father provide more than this amount to accommodate his children's wishes, such as allocating them a monthly allowance? What is the appropriate guidance in this matter?
Answer:
Financial maintenance includes housing, clothing, and food. One must provide for his children according to their needs; this is obligatory. Providing maintenance according to need is obligatory, and anything beyond that is either recommended or permissible. Yes.
The questioner, A., says: Regarding the lawful financial maintenance of dependents, is it sufficient to provide for their housing, food, and drink? Or must the father provide more than this amount to accommodate his children's wishes, such as allocating them a monthly allowance? What is the appropriate guidance in this matter?
Answer:
Financial maintenance includes housing, clothing, and food. One must provide for his children according to their needs; this is obligatory. Providing maintenance according to need is obligatory, and anything beyond that is either recommended or permissible. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/173 — archive.org (10:19)
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