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What is the jurisprudential ruling on a guardian taking a monthly sum from the orphans' money for food and drink expenses, in addition to clothing, school, and transportation expenses?

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Devouring the property of orphans unjustly is among the gravest sins. The grandfather or guardian is primarily responsible for managing an orphan's property and affairs. If the father did not appoint a guardian and there is no grandfather, then the judge is the one who assumes responsibility for the orphan's affairs or entrusts them to someone qualified. Disposing of an orphan's property is not easy, and neither the mother nor the questioner has a right to it. If the orphan's father did not appoint anyone, the matter should be referred to the judge to appoint someone he deems suitable. If you become responsible for an orphan's property, you are obligated to manage their wealth in a way that benefits them, and to spend on them from it in a reasonable manner. You are not allowed to take anything for yourself as long as you are not in need of it. Similarly, if the child's mother was appointed by will or by the judge, she may entrust you with what is beneficial for the orphan's property. Caution must be exercised in dealing with orphans and in no way daring to touch their wealth.

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