Is the brother a disciplinary guardian over his sister in the presence of the father? And does the obligation cease if the disciplining causes the father's displeasure? And is it permissible for the father to relinquish his disciplinary guardianship to his eldest son? And what is the difference in disciplinary guardianship between adults and minors, and males and females? And what is the guardian's duty towards transgressions committed by adults concerning the rights of Allah or oppression of His creation?

The original principle is that the guardianship of disciplining minors belongs to the father, while disciplining adults belongs to the ruler. With the father present, the mother, older brother, and other guardians can discipline minors, but they should not strike except with the father's permission. If the father is absent or neglects discipline, it becomes incumbent upon them. As for disciplining adult children, scholars have differed on this matter. Some permit the father to discipline an adult, while others do not. In cases where discipline is not permissible, the guardian must enjoin good, forbid evil, and change what is wrong, with a specific caveat for females: they should not be allowed to live alone if there is concern for their safety.