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Under Sunni Muslim Law, who is the primary natural and legal guardian of a minor’s property?

In the traditional Sunni Hanafi order, the father is the first legal guardian of a minor’s property. His appointed executor, the paternal grandfather and the paternal…

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Under Sunni Muslim Law, who is the primary natural and legal guardian of a minor’s property?

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In the traditional Sunni Hanafi order, the father is the first legal guardian of a minor’s property. His appointed executor, the paternal grandfather and the paternal grandfather’s appointed executor follow in that order. This priority concerns property guardianship, which is distinct from custody and from a court’s power to appoint a guardian.

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Option A

The mother’s position in custody is distinct from natural guardianship of property.

Option B

The father is first in the traditional order of legal guardians of property.

Option C

The maternal grandmother’s position in the custody order does not make her the first legal guardian of property.

Option D

The paternal grandfather comes after the father and the father’s appointed executor in the traditional order.

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