Question

My mother does not want me to help my mother in law (Wife's mother) although she is in need. Will I be disobedient if I assist my mother in law?

Answer

Whether the needy person is your mother in law or a complete stranger, it is an act of worship and a command of Allah to assist the poor and needy. In acts of worship, the unlawful desires and instructions of parents should not be heeded. To avoid annoying your mother you should assist your mother in law discreetly. There is no need for her to know that you are aiding your mother in law. Your mother is behaving selfishly.

Ref. The Majlis Vol. 13 No. 11 Page 3

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