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Can an elderly woman allow her poor brother to benefit from her money to buy a store in his name, provided that the store's profits return to her to repay the original amount in installments?

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It is not permissible to take or invest this money except with the owner's permission, as the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "The wealth of a Muslim person is not lawful unless given with their willing consent." If the woman permits her brother to take the money in a lawful manner, such as a guaranteed loan or a permissible investment like Mudarabah (profit-sharing) or a partnership, then there is no objection, and the brother's hand would then be that of a trustee.

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