ANSWER:

No, he doesn’t have that right and you’re not obliged to reveal your wealth to anybody!

QUESTION: One of the things Islaam protects is wealth. However, I like my day-to-day life and wealth to be private. Does my dad have to know my exact financial figures, even though I help both my parents when they need it?

Fiqh of the family | August 30, 2026 3:17 am
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QUESTION: I asked my family (parents + sisters) if I could have some of their unused items, mainly clothes they rarely wear or use since living in another city, plus things my mom impulsively buys but doesn’t use. They agreed and gave permission, though they don’t know I plan to give these items to charity (sadaqah). Is this permissible?