The Guardian’s Fee for Managing an Orphan’s Property
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The Shaykh:
Yes.
The questioner:
And Allah, if the orphan is with the wealthy, does he take?
The Shaykh:
Yes.
The questioner:
If he works, is it permissible for him to take something in return for the work?
The Shaykh:
If he is poor, what he earns from his work should be sufficient for him, and if[An-Nisa 4:6] in return for his effort, because he is responsible for guiding him, directing him, disciplining him, and providing for him, keeping an eye on all his circumstances, [An-Nisa 4:6], and if he works in it, he works in it like other people, for a quarter, a third, or a half, just as people work with money. Yes.
The questioner:
Does that mean afterwards, our Shaykh Abdullah?
The Shaykh:
And if he fears for himself, he should consult the judge in the land where there is a judge, so that he agrees with the judge on what is appropriate, whether a quarter, a half, or a third of the profit, meaning. Yes.
The presenter:
No, my intention was that I said it is obligatory for him to prepare, and I am on my own account.
The Shaykh:
It must be present.
The presenter:
The city worked.
The Shaykh:
If he is wealthy, let him hire.
The presenter:
According to the work.
The Shaykh:
Working for another, working for another. Or he works in a profit-sharing partnership, which is another matter, like people, like a stranger.
Yes.
The questioner:
And Allah, if the orphan is with the wealthy, does he take?
The Shaykh:
Yes.
The questioner:
If he works, is it permissible for him to take something in return for the work?
The Shaykh:
If he is poor, what he earns from his work should be sufficient for him, and if
and whoever is poor - let him take according to what is acceptable
كَانَ فَقِيرًا فَلْيَأْكُلْ بِالْمَعْرُوفِAnd test the orphans [in their abilities] until they reach marriageable age. Then if you perceive in them sound judgement, release their property to them. And do not consume it excessively and quickly, [anticipating] that they will grow up. And whoever, [when acting as guardian], is self-sufficient should refrain [from taking a fee]; and whoever is poor - let him take according to what is acceptable. Then when you release their property to them, bring witnesses upon them. And sufficient is Allah as Accountant.
وَمَن كَانَ غَنِيًّا فَلْيَسْتَعْفِفْThe questioner:
Does that mean afterwards, our Shaykh Abdullah?
The Shaykh:
And if he fears for himself, he should consult the judge in the land where there is a judge, so that he agrees with the judge on what is appropriate, whether a quarter, a half, or a third of the profit, meaning. Yes.
The presenter:
No, my intention was that I said it is obligatory for him to prepare, and I am on my own account.
The Shaykh:
It must be present.
The presenter:
The city worked.
The Shaykh:
If he is wealthy, let him hire.
The presenter:
According to the work.
The Shaykh:
Working for another, working for another. Or he works in a profit-sharing partnership, which is another matter, like people, like a stranger.
Source
صحيح البخاري (الشرح الثاني) — binbaz.org.sa (23:15)
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