Question Summary:
Working and desiring to serve his parents

Question Detail:

I'm from India but working in UAE for the past 9 years. I'm the only child to my parents. I'm settled in UAE with my wife & two kids. When I came to UAE, initially my plan was to stay here for a short term and return back to India as my parents were alone. As time passed by, I settled here and I was also able to sponsor residence visa for my parents too. They used to stay here with me on a longer term. Recently, I felt it's time to go back to India and look for a job there. Unfortunately, my father was recently diagnosed with cancer and his treatment is in progress in India. I want to go back, but some of my friends suggest to stay here for some more time to support them financially including their medical treatment. My parents also want me to continue in UAE for some more time and they're content with me. Our relatives & friends have been very helpful in offering their physical support to my parents Alhamdu lillaah. I also have the flexibility of visiting them once in a month or once in two months and do some khidmat. My father is however able to help himself Alhamdu lillaah. My mother is also always with him.

Answer :

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

May Allah Taa’lah guide you in your predicament.

We advise you to continue your employment in U.A.E as that is also the advice of your parents and family members.

You may also make Istikharah on that and seek the guidance of Allah.

And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best 

Muhammad IV Patel

Student Darul Iftaa
Lusaka, Zambia

Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.