Under Muslim law, a donor 'A' desires to make a gift of his immovable property to a minor 'M'. In this…

A hiba (gift) under Muslim law is complete only on delivery of possession. Where the donee is a minor, possession must be delivered to the minor's guardian of property, who under Muslim law is first the father, then the father's executor, then the paternal grandfather.

The mother and the brother are not legal guardians of a minor's property, and a minor cannot himself take valid possession.