Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh

 

In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Mercy-Giving

 

Allah commands us in the Qur’an to honor our parents. It is the second most important commandment in Islam enjoined upon every prophet from Adam to Muhammad. It comes next to our duty to worship Allah.

 

Therefore, both sons and daughters must honor their parents by serving them as best as they when the parents are not able to take care of themselves.

 

There is no distinction made between sons and daughters in this matter.

 

However, it is customary in societies for sons to bear the financial responsibilities while daughters take care of providing care.

 

That is because of the division of labor. There is nothing in following this custom if the sons are working and daughters are not.

 

In such a case, sons ought to take care of providing financial support and daughters provide the nurturing care.

 

Almighty Allah knows best.