𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 (283)

Students of Knowledge are not Exempt from Providing for Their Wives Question: Is a student of knowledge required to provide financial support if he is busy seeking knowledge? Sheikh Abdulḥamīd Az-Zu’kari hafidahullah: Yes, he is required to provide financial support. If he marries, he must fulfill his obligation to the best of his ability. He should feed her from what Allāh provides him and clothe her when Allāh grants him the means, and both should exercise patience. It is true that he may not have ample means, but patience is required from both sides, as the ultimate reward is for piety. And it is mentioned in the hadith: "Perhaps you are provided for because of him (1)." Thus, Allāh may open the doors of provision for His servants in due time, according to His will. Source: https://t.me/abdulhamid12/1373 ____ (1) Narrated Anas ibn Malik (may Allāh be pleased with him): During the time of the Prophet ﷺ, there were two brothers. One of them would regularly attend the gatherings of the Prophet ﷺ, while the other was engaged in earning a livelihood. The one who worked complained to the Prophet ﷺ about his brother. The Prophet ﷺ said: «لعَلَّك تُرزَقُ بِهِ». "Perhaps you are provided for because of him." [Reported by Tirmithi (2345); graded 'Sahih' by Sheikh Albani]