The ruling on one who spends on his mother but does not visit her

Question:
He says in his letter: My father comes every year to perform the obligatory Hajj, and I fulfill my duty toward him. My mother does not come because of her advanced age, but I send her the expenses and fulfill my duty toward her. Is it obligatory for me to travel to her there and ask for her pleasure and forgiveness, or is it not obligatory?

Answer:
It is not obligatory for you to travel to her as long as you are dutiful to her, treat her well, and send her what she needs. You are to be commended and rewarded, and it is not obligatory. However, if she asks you to come for one of the important matters and she is not pleased except by your coming, then travel to her and look into her affairs and needs. But as long as she is forgiving of you and there is no necessity for you to come, there is no blame on you, and praise be to Allah. Yes. May Allah bless you and reward you.