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Who is responsible for taking care of and for the financial needs of my mother?

Published as Responsibility of children to take care of their mother

· 24 Shawwal 1447 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

We are 4 children (2 daughters and 2 sons). My father passed away a few months ago. Who is responsible for taking care of and for the financial needs of my mother?

Answer

All the children are responsible for taking care of their mother.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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