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What is the ruling on disposing of the money of a deceased sister's children, who have been entrusted to one's care, and is it permissible for their guardian to transfer the ownership of their remaining money to be distributed among the heirs after his death, knowing that they lack legal capacity and their official guardian is untrustworthy?

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The matter of mentally ill children must be referred to the Sharia judge so that he may consider what is best for them. It is not permissible for anyone to take from their wealth unlawfully, as a severe warning has been issued regarding consuming the wealth of orphans.

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