A man gives charity to others but does not provide for his wife and children, who do not have enough to eat. Is this permissible? Can he give charity to his wife and children if they lack basic necessities?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei and Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may Allah protect them):
- A husband is obligated to provide for his wife, whether she is wealthy or not, and he must support his children if they are in need.
- If the intention is to give charity to them by providing financial assistance or gifts as a means of earning reward, there is no objection to that. (This refers to recommended acts of charity.)
May you be successful in all good.
Source:
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may Allah protect him): Fiqh of the Guardian: Rules of Relatives' Maintenance (1/3) + Fiqh of the Guardian: Rights of Spouses in Islam (1/2) + Fiqh of the Guardian: Rules of Charity.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may Allah protect him): Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 3, Maintenance, Marital + Kinship + Official Website