In Muslim personal-law terminology, what does hizanat refer to?
Hizanat is physical custody and care of a child. The rules about who has priority for custody are distinct from legal guardianship and must be applied with the child’s…
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In Muslim personal-law terminology, what does hizanat refer to?
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Hizanat is physical custody and care of a child. The rules about who has priority for custody are distinct from legal guardianship and must be applied with the child’s welfare in view.
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Option A
Managing property concerns legal authority over the property. Hizanat concerns who cares for the child.
Option B
Inheritance concerns succession to property. Hizanat concerns the child’s care.
Option C
Financial support concerns maintenance. Hizanat concerns physical custody.
Option D
Hizanat means physical custody and care of the child.
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