Question:
Once a man becomes ill and is no longer able to work or earn a living, what are his maintenance obligations to his wife?
His father has died and he has no brothers. He has a son from a previous marriage.
Answer:
If the man is no longer able to work or earn a living because of illness, his wife can assist him by earning a living in a permissible way. His son should also assist him financially.
And Allah Ta’ala knows best
Nezaam bin Yahya Ali
Attested to as correct by:
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf
Darul Iftaa
Jameah Mahmoodiyah
Springs
16 June 2005
09 Jumaadul Oola 1426
This Q&A was indexed in 2012 from the website of Jameah Mahmoodiyah, South Africa. The original website no longer exists.