I am from outside the country and my parents are old in age. Should I return to serve them, or should I sit to seek knowledge?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: I am from outside the country and my parents are old in age. Should I return to serve them, or should I sit to seek knowledge? Which should I prioritize?
Answer:
If they need you, return to them and serve them. If they do not need you because they have someone to serve them, or if you have hired someone to take care of them, then seek knowledge. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: I am from outside the country and my parents are old in age. Should I return to serve them, or should I sit to seek knowledge? Which should I prioritize?
Answer:
If they need you, return to them and serve them. If they do not need you because they have someone to serve them, or if you have hired someone to take care of them, then seek knowledge. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3017 -3022] أنا من خارج البلاد وأبواي كبيران في السن هل أرجع لخدمتهما أم أجلس لطلب العلم؟ — youtube.com
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