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Is it permissible for a well-off father to take money his moderately disabled daughter receives from social welfare and spend it on himself, his luxuries, and his marriage?

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It is not permissible for a wealthy father to take anything from his young daughter's money, according to the majority of scholars.

The Hanbalis hold that a father has the right to take from his child's wealth absolutely, provided he does not harm the child or take to give to another child.

Whereas Abu Hanifa, Malik, and Al-Shafi'i hold that it is not permissible for a father to take from his child's wealth except to the extent of his need.

The father may spend on his daughter from the money gifted to her, and he is not obligated to spend on her from his own money if she has sufficient funds.

It is better for a well-off father to save the money gifted to his daughter for her and spend on her from his own money.

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