The ruling on spending on one's parents when the salary is low
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh. My mother lives with my father, and I am married with children, and my salary may run out by the end of the month. So, is it obligatory for me to spend on them? Children, and my salary may run out by the end of the month,
The Shaykh:
Yes, yes.
The questioner:
So, is it obligatory for me to spend on them?
The Shaykh:
According to one's ability. If there is surplus in your salary, you spend on them. But if your salary is not enough for yourself and your children, you are excused. You are excused because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Start with yourself, then your wife, then your children, then your parents. Yes.
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
But you must make them happy and apologize to them. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh. My mother lives with my father, and I am married with children, and my salary may run out by the end of the month. So, is it obligatory for me to spend on them? Children, and my salary may run out by the end of the month,
The Shaykh:
Yes, yes.
The questioner:
So, is it obligatory for me to spend on them?
The Shaykh:
According to one's ability. If there is surplus in your salary, you spend on them. But if your salary is not enough for yourself and your children, you are excused. You are excused because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Start with the one who depends on you.
ابدأ بمن تعود.The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
But you must make them happy and apologize to them. Yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب البر والصلة — islamhouse.com (1:01:54)
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