The Service of the Mother-in-Law

Question
Is my service to my mother-in-law an obligation for me, and will I be held accountable if I fall short in it? If my husband is angry with me, will I be held accountable for his dissatisfaction?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: You are not obligated to serve your mother-in-law, but you are obligated to serve your husband. It is not necessary for your husband to be upset about not helping your mother-in-law; what is required of him is to help, but helping her is an act of kindness, goodness, and benevolence towards the husband and seeking reward, nothing more. And God knows best.
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