Written by: The Saudi Fatwa Committee
However, a mother can only take from her son's wealth what he willingly gives to her. Parents should refrain from taking their child's salary without necessity. If they find that their son is mismanaging his wealth, they may take some of it, but it should be documented that the money belongs to the son and not to the father or mother.
Until the son becomes mature and learns the value of wealth, his money should be safeguarded.
[Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen: Liqaa’ al-Baab al-Maftooh, 48/247]
Taking and Benefiting from a Son’s Salary
A father is permitted to take whatever he wishes from his son's wealth, provided that it does not cause harm or loss to the son. Therefore, a father may take a portion of his son's salary as long as it does not negatively impact the son's financial well-being.However, a mother can only take from her son's wealth what he willingly gives to her. Parents should refrain from taking their child's salary without necessity. If they find that their son is mismanaging his wealth, they may take some of it, but it should be documented that the money belongs to the son and not to the father or mother.
Until the son becomes mature and learns the value of wealth, his money should be safeguarded.
[Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen: Liqaa’ al-Baab al-Maftooh, 48/247]
