Author: Dr. Muhammad Zia-ur-Rahman Azmi (رحمه الله)
Lending from the Orphan’s Wealth
It is not permissible to lend from the orphan’s wealth to those in need, because this does not result in growth and puts the wealth at risk. However, if money is lent in a manner that involves no interest and no risk of loss, while also contributing to growth—such as in bay‘ salam (forward sales) or in profitable deferred transactions—then there is no harm in doing so. Engaging the orphan’s wealth in productive ventures is indeed encouraged in Shari‘ah.
Allah (ﷻ) says:
«وَلَا تَقْرَبُوا مَالَ الْيَتِيمِ إِلَّا بِالَّتِي هِيَ أَحْسَنُ حَتَّىٰ يَبْلُغَ أَشُدَّهُ» [الأنعام: 152]
“And do not approach the orphan’s property except in a way that is best, until he reaches maturity.”
Lending from the Orphan’s Wealth
It is not permissible to lend from the orphan’s wealth to those in need, because this does not result in growth and puts the wealth at risk. However, if money is lent in a manner that involves no interest and no risk of loss, while also contributing to growth—such as in bay‘ salam (forward sales) or in profitable deferred transactions—then there is no harm in doing so. Engaging the orphan’s wealth in productive ventures is indeed encouraged in Shari‘ah.
Allah (ﷻ) says:
«وَلَا تَقْرَبُوا مَالَ الْيَتِيمِ إِلَّا بِالَّتِي هِيَ أَحْسَنُ حَتَّىٰ يَبْلُغَ أَشُدَّهُ» [الأنعام: 152]
“And do not approach the orphan’s property except in a way that is best, until he reaches maturity.”
