Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Put the wealth of orphans to use in trade, lest zakah consume it (that is, use it up)."
Al-Tabarani recorded it in al-Mu'jam al-Awsat. (Allamah al-Haythami says:) My master and my teacher informed me that its chain is sahih (authentic).
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب الزكاة / 4359
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسنادہ صحیح۔
Hadith Takhrij«اخرجه الطبراني فى المعجم الاوسط (85/1)»