Who's obligation it is to look after the children?
Question
Whom does Islam give the right of the child after the parents. The mother's family or the father's family.
Answer
As long as they are in the marriage they are the obligations of the parents.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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