Is living separately from one’s parents contrary to honouring a Muslim?

Question

Please guide me in the light of the commands of Allah and the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. I work in tabligh and am also the person responsible here; I often go out with jama‘ats for chillas (forty-day outings with the jama‘at) and the like, and by Allah’s grace I am engaged in this work day and night; I am a caller to the religion. The situation at home has become very distressing for me. About 6 months have passed since my father died.

Answer

Living separately in view of social considerations while continuing to fulfil the rights is not contrary to honouring a Muslim. Explain to your respected mother well, with courtesy and gentleness, that these are the benefits of living separately and that you live apart out of this necessity; keep serving her, always keep visiting her and do not lessen your love — and, in sha’…

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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