Q: I have four orphans whom I am currently fostering and providing for. I treat them well and consider them as my own children, without any differentiation, but at times, they leave their study and go out to the street to play. When I return home and find them doing so, I warn them not to do this. Some times, I beat them all, but I only intend to protect their health, to bring them up perfectly and to help them with their studies. I do not ask for anything but Allah's reward. Please advise me whether or not I am committing a sin for doing this. I also have two grown-up brothers, who have no family, and no one to sustain them except Allah (Exalted be He) and myself. They do not have a job and they live in Buraydah with their cousins, whereas I live in the northern region (Haql). I am far from them because of my work. I went to them to bring them to live with me, (Part No. 14; Page No. 223) but they refused. They said they would not go to such a faraway place. Now I am very confused because I have to choose between them and my job from which I earn my living. My salary will not be enough if I have to take care of them as well. Sometimes I delay sending them their allowance. Am I committing a sin for doing this? Please advise me, may Allah reward you with good.