What are the rights of the mother-in-law on her daughter-in-law?

Answer

The rights of the mother-in-law on her daughter are the same as the rights one Muslim has on another Muslim. Furthermore, the daughter-in-law has to respect her mother-in-law in the same way as she respects her own mother.

The mother-in-law has no right of imposing service on the daughter-in-law. This is a notorious misunderstanding to which most in-laws subscribe. The mother-in-law in fact requires permission before entering the bedroom of her daughter-in-law. Her attitude of prying into the wardrobe and cupboards of her daughter-in-law is despicable and haraam. It is not permissible for the mother-in-law to intrude in the privacy of her daughter-in-law.

The daughter-in-law should respect her mother-in-law and be of service. Being helpful to the mother-in-law is pleasing to her husband. She will be rewarded for keeping her mother -in-law happy. If the mother-in -law acts like a gremalkin or a witch, the daughter-in-law should not display annoyance. She should have Sabr and make dua.