Q
What responsibilities do guardians have towards orphans in terms of managing their wealth and well-being?
A
“Ibn ‘Umar never refused to be appointed as guardian.” The most beloved thing to Ibn Sirin concerning an orphan’s wealth was that the orphan’s advisor and guardians would assemble to decide what is best for him. When Tawus was asked about something concerning an orphan’s affairs, he would recite: ‘…And Allah knows him who means mischief from him who means good…’ (V 2:220). ‘Ata said concerning some orphans, “The guardian is to provide for the young and the old orphans according to their needs from their shares.”
Referensi:
Sahih al-Bukhari 2767, Book 55, Hadith 30
Sahih al-Bukhari 2767, Book 55, Hadith 30
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