Keeping a care taker to look after one's old mother

Submitted by user2 on Wed, 2017-12-27 07:10

Q: I have a care taker working for me in my home helping me to look after my old mother. Recently she told me that legally she is unable to work in this country. I was unaware of this and I am worried for my mother as she needs the care. Should I end the care takers employment or can I give her a gift rather than wages and keep her on? My two brothers are paying me for the care taker and they said that they are responsible for her payment. If I can give her a gift then how do I calculate the amount I pay her?

A: If you see the need to keep her on then you may keep her and give her what is due to her.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

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Miscellaneous›Rights of servants›Rights of parents

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