Disposing of an orphan's wealth through loans and trade
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Question:
Now, is it permissible for the guardian of an orphan to lend out the orphan's wealth to those who come to him?
Answer:
He does not lend it out. He should cause it to grow by trading with it, with trustworthy people, through trustworthy people, with whom there is no fear for the money. As for lending, he does not lend it out. But he trades with it, placing it in safe avenues of growth that carry no risk, until it grows to a point that benefits him and covers the costs.
Now, is it permissible for the guardian of an orphan to lend out the orphan's wealth to those who come to him?
Answer:
He does not lend it out. He should cause it to grow by trading with it, with trustworthy people, through trustworthy people, with whom there is no fear for the money. As for lending, he does not lend it out. But he trades with it, placing it in safe avenues of growth that carry no risk, until it grows to a point that benefits him and covers the costs.
Source
ندوات الجامع الكبير مع الأسئلة - 26 — archive.org (1:22:05)
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