What are the rules for visitation between parents and children when all are healthy?

Chapter on Who is More Entitled to Child Custody

Al-Mughni

Book of Maintenance (Nafaqāt)

Book 46 · Issue 6 · Bab 3

Open in Qurani

Primary text

In a state of health, the male child visits his mother because she is considered a sensitive matter (awrah) requiring veiling, and veiling her is prioritized. The mother visits her daughter because each is considered a sensitive matter requiring protection and veiling. Veiling the young female child is more important because the mother is mature and possesses understanding, unlike the young female child.