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Who of the following, under Muslim Law, is not a legal guardian of the property of a minor ?

Under Muslim law the legal guardians of a minor's property are, in order, the father, the executor appointed by the father's will, the father's father, and the executor…

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Who of the following, under Muslim Law, is not a legal guardian of the property of a minor ?

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Under Muslim law the legal guardians of a minor's property are, in order, the father, the executor appointed by the father's will, the father's father, and the executor appointed by the paternal grandfather's will.

The mother is entitled to custody (hizanat) of young children, but she is not a legal guardian of their property; she may act only if appointed by the father's will or by the court.

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