Quduri gives the guardian authority to ratify or rescind, but expressly ties ratification to benefit (maṣlaḥah). Guardianship is not a formality: the likely gains, losses and effects upon the protected estate must be considered.
Suppose a child proposes selling a usable item worth Rs 10,000 for only Rs 2,000 without any compelling reason. The child’s preference alone cannot establish that this is beneficial. The evident loss is central to the guardian’s judgment.
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The guardian must assess benefit
Kitab al-Hajr: Grounds of Legal Restriction, Capacity and Liability
Quduri gives the guardian authority to ratify or rescind, but expressly ties ratification to benefit (maṣlaḥah). Guardianship is not a formality: the likely gains, losses and effects upon the protected estate must be considered.
Suppose a child proposes selling a usable item worth Rs 10,000 for only Rs 2,000 without any compelling reason. The child’s preference alone cannot establish that this is beneficial. The evident loss is central to the guardian’s judgment.