Is the father responsible for the maintenance of his apostate daughter?

Q. A 20 year old girl left the fold of Islam and is unmarried. Is the father still responsible for her maintenance?

A. A father will remain responsible in providing maintenance for his daughter until she marries even if she leaves the fold of Islam or she does not share the same religion. (Badaai-us-Sanaai 4/36)

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Mufti Ismaeel Bassa

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