Surah 4. An-Nisaa, Ayah 5
| وَلَا تُؤْتُوا السُّفَهَاءَ أَمْوَالَكُمُ الَّتِي جَعَلَ اللَّهُ لَكُمْ قِيَامًا وَارْزُقُوهُمْ فِيهَا وَاكْسُوهُمْ وَقُولُوا لَهُمْ قَوْلًا مَعْرُوفًا |
| Asad | : | And do not entrust to those who are weak of judgment the possessions which God has placed in your charge6 for [their] support; but let them have their sustenance therefrom, and clothe them, and speak unto them in a kindly way. |
| Malik | : | Do not entrust your property which Allah has made a means of support for your family, to feebleminded people for investment in business, however, provide such people with food and clothing and speak to them nicely and give them good advice. |
| Pickthall | : | Give not unto the foolish (what is in) your (keeping of their) wealth, which Allah hath given you to maintain; but feed and clothe them from it, and speak kindly unto them. |
| Yusuf Ali | : | To those weak of understanding make not over your property which Allah hath made a means of support for you but feed and clothe them therewith and speak to them words of kindness and justice. 510 511 |
| Transliteration | : | wa- laa tu'to as- sufahaa' amwaal -kum 'allate jacala 'allaah la- -kum qiyaam(an) wa- urzuqo -hum fe -haa wa- ukso -hum wa- qolo la- -hum qawl(an) macrof(an) |
Note - 6Lit., "your possessions which God has assigned to you".
The context makes it obvious that this relates to the
property of orphans who have not yet reached the age of
discretion and are, therefore, "weak of judgment" (lit.,
"weak-minded").
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Note - 510This applies to orphans, but the wording is perfectly
general, and defines principles like those of Chancery in
English Law and the Court of Wards in Indian Law.
Property has not only its rights but also its
responsibilities. The owner may not do just what he likes
absolutely; his right is limited by the good of his
family of which he is a member, and if he is incapable of
understanding it, his control should be removed. This
does not mean that he is harshly dealt with. On the
contrary his interest must be protected, and he must be
treated with special kindness because of his incapacity.
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Note - 511Your property: Ultimately all property belongs to Allah,
and is intended for the support of his close relations.
It is held in trust by a particular individual. If he is
incapable, he is put aside but gently and with kindness.
While his incapacity remains, the duties and
responsibilities devolve on his guardian even more
strictly than in the case of the original owner: for he
may not take any of the profits for himself unless he is
poor, and in that case his remuneration for his trouble
must be on a scale that is no more than just and
reasonable.
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This applies to orphans, but the wording is perfectly general, and defines principles like those of Chancery in English Law and the Court of Wards in Indian Law. Property has not only its rights but also its responsibilities. The owner may not do just what he likes absolutely; his right is limited by the good of his family of which he is a member, and if he is incapable of understanding it, his control should be removed. This does not mean that he is harshly dealt with. On the contrary his interest must be protected, and he must be treated with special kindness because of his incapacity. |
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Your property: Ultimately all property belongs to Allah, and is intended for the support of his close relations. It is held in trust by a particular individual. If he is incapable, he is put aside but gently and with kindness. While his incapacity remains, the duties and responsibilities devolve on his guardian even more strictly than in the case of the original owner: for he may not take any of the profits for himself unless he is poor, and in that case his remuneration for his trouble must be on a scale that is no more than just and reasonable. |
