Re: Joru Ka Ghulam
^ I understand that this is the culture, but maybe it's time to cut the cord with some of these hindu traditions and educate people. After all, even desis are having fewer children, and some do have only daughters. One of my bhabis is an only child, and my ILs are constantly on about how sad it is that they will "die alone". There is no reason why they couldn't all live together, the house is certainly big enough, or why my BIL couldn't move in with her parents, as there are enough people to take care of my ILs. When I suggested this my MIL told me that I was bad mannered and that Islam does not it. Give me a break!
Islam requires both men AND women to obey, respect, and care for parents. It isn't just an obligation for men.