Requesting one’s wife to assist one’s mother

You should politely ask her whether she will be able to happily assist your mother in the kitchen or not. If she is willing to assist, then she should be requested to do so, as the wife should be carrying out the household duties. Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam entrusted the external duties to Hadrat Ali Radiallahu Anhu, and the internal duties of the house to Hadrat Fatima Radiallahu Anha. Also, by her assisting in the kitchen, the mother-in-law will not feel that she is lazy and shying away from work. However, if she refuses to assist, then you should hire a helper to make work easier for your mother. In this way, the matter will be resolved Insha’Allah.