The father's right in his son's wealth
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Question:
Also, his other question, may Allah preserve you, is: Is it permissible for my father to take some of the mahr (bridal gift), given that he is in need of it, or to pay off a specific debt he owes?
Answer:
Yes, the father may take from his daughter’s wealth and from his son’s wealth whatever does not harm the child and is not needed by the child. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “You and your wealth belong to your father.” His saying:Mishkat al-Masabih 2770.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you.
Also, his other question, may Allah preserve you, is: Is it permissible for my father to take some of the mahr (bridal gift), given that he is in need of it, or to pay off a specific debt he owes?
Answer:
Yes, the father may take from his daughter’s wealth and from his son’s wealth whatever does not harm the child and is not needed by the child. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “You and your wealth belong to your father.” His saying:
The pleasantest things you enjoy come from what you earn, and your children come from what you earn
صلى الله عليه وسلم إن أطيب ما أكلتم من كسبكم وإن أولادكم من كسبكمThe presenter:
May Allah bless you.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/182 — archive.org (5:03)
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