Parenting
Question
My first question is: In Islam, when does a child have the right to go outside and maybe socialise or even go to the mosque and come back by themselves. Say a general ruling for maybe a boy who is 13-14 years old.
My second question is: Up to what extent is an older sibling allowed to punish a younger sibling i.e. corporal punishment or verbal?
My third question is: If your parents say something like "I don't care about what sunnah or fatwah says, it's about what I say! It's about me!" how do you respond in a respectful way.
Answer
1. If he reaches an age where he can take good care of himself and he will not be a nuisance for others nor create a problem for himself then allow him.
2. Punishment is better meted out by the father.
3. The parent is a jaahil and does not know what he is talking about.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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