Does "أنت ومالك لأبيك" mean that the son and his wealth are owned by the father?
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The son is not owned by his father, for the fundamental principle regarding humans is freedom, and slavery is an incidental occurrence. As for the son's money, it belongs to him. The saying: "You and your wealth belong to your father" does not mean that the father owns his son's wealth, but rather it permits taking from it when needed. This is evidenced by the fact that the son's wealth can be disposed of by him, is due on it, and it is inherited from him.
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