Honouring parents whilst living away from them

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Question: The Questioner says he lives in a separate house [away] from his parents, [so] is this inconsistent with fulfilling his duty [towards them]?

Response: No, it is not inconsistent with fulfilling his duty [towards them]; it is not necessary that he lives with his parents. However, he should serve them both, and fulfil their needs, [and] honour them – whether he lives with them or not.


Translation originally published on 22 February, 2015.

Graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having completed the Arabic Language programme at the Institute of Arabic Language before progressing to the Faculty of Sharee'ah, from which he graduated in 2004. He currently resides in Birmingham, UK.

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