Adulthood: Only Physical Signs?
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Question
Could you please elaborate on this point, with regards to when a person becomes 'responsible' rather than just an adult, or am I to understand that the two are the one and the same. If a person becomes 'responsible' when he/she becomes an adult, I am slightly confused as this would be solely a physical criteria. How is the psychological (mental)/emotional level of an individual assessed?
Answer
Assalam,
Legally, a person becomes an adult when the signs mentioned in the article (see Related Q&A) are met. It is a solely physical criterion, as only such criteria are objective.
It is the religious duty of parents to prepare the child for their adult duties.
Wasalam,
Faraz Rabbani.
This answer was published by SunniPath and is preserved as written. Rulings can depend on circumstances; for your own situation, consult a qualified scholar.
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