Is zakat obligatory on orphans' money under the guardianship of the eldest brother, and is giving their mother two-thirds of their inheritance to buy a villa considered a breach of trust?
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The guardian must preserve and grow the wealth of those under their guardianship and pay its . If the guardian is wealthy, it is more fitting for them to abstain from the orphans' funds. If poor, they may consume from it in a reasonable manner. If they are working with the orphans' funds, they may take a customary wage. Zakat is obligatory on the wealth of a child, an orphan, and an insane person after one year has passed since the death of the inheritor. A guardian is not permitted to dispose of orphans' wealth except for their overriding benefit, and they should not buy a villa for them if they already have sufficient housing.
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