Is it permissible for the paternal uncle to be the guardian of his young nephew after the father's death, on condition that he does not cut him off from his siblings and the mother does not interfere in financial matters?
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Guardianship over an orphan is of two types: guardianship over the person and guardianship over the wealth. The mother, by default, has no share in either of these. The Sharia judge is the arbiter in such matters.
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