What is the authenticity of the Hadith "You and your wealth belong to your father," what was its occasion and story, is it taken specifically for that occasion or for the general Muslim community, and how can it be reconciled with the verses of inheritance?
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The : "You and your wealth belong to your father" was narrated by Ibn Majah and Ahmad, and authenticated by Al-Albani. The Hadith was narrated when a man complained to the Prophet (peace be upon him) that his father wanted to take his money. The preposition meaning 'to' in the Hadith indicates that it is permissible for the father to eat from and dispose of his son's wealth in moderation if he is in need, not for ownership. The son's wealth remains his property, and he is obligated to pay on it, and it is inherited from him.
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