Parent’s responsibility to gift their children equally
Question
Slmz, I’d like to find out, I am 18 years old and my brother is 25 years old. My father has given my brother a car but has not given me a car. Is it my father’s responsibility Islamically to give me a car also just as he has given my brother a car? Do I not have a right as my brother also?
Answer
It is the duty of parents that they maintain equality whilst gifting to their children during their lifetime. To give preference to one child over another during one’s lifetime due to a valid reason will be permissible. Eg. one child is more in need than the other child. However, to do so without a valid reason will be Makrooh (disliked). (Shaami 4/444)
In the enquired case, it is possible that your father has given preference to your brother as he may be more in need of a car than you. Later on, if you are in need of a car, your father should do the same for you.
Note: In such circumstances, parents should discuss these types of matters amongst their children to avoid any future disputes.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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