Fatwa #305528 May 2001South Africa

Who has guardianship of orphans?

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If both parents die, leaving youg children, who gets guardianship?

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After the demise, the orphan's guardians will be according to the following procedure: 1. His full brothers 2. Consanguine brothers 3. Full brothers sons 4. Consanguine brother's sons 5. His fathers full brothers 6. The father's consanguine brothers and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.

#17173Our family consisted of 10 brothers and two sisters. Both our parents are dead. One of our brothers died in 1978 leaving behind wife, four sons and two daughters....how is the estate distributed?
#6510Someone died leaving 3 daughters and 1 son..the deceased had 4 appartments...he gave one to each son/daughter, can this be done? or daughters will only get half of what the sons get?
#3301Who gets custody? The parents of 3 children passed away. The grand-parents & uncles are fighting over who can get the children. Is it the mother's or father's side who should take care of them?
#7622Is babysitting ok to do. It’s a job in which you have to basically take care of children while their parents leave them with the babysitter
#17575A man died leaving behind wife , 2 brother 6 sisters, no child, no parents, How his wealth will be distributed. Please reply jazak Allah.
#17058Do children need to stay at home and look after their parents even thou it causes upset to the individual? What does Islam say about looking after your elderly parents and still living at home ?
#2300My uncle has died living a property of 10 million. He has 3 wifes 10 daughters 10 sons and his parents. Please show how much each one will get.
#8127We feel it would be better to leave them in their home country, as my parents-in-laws’ constant fights and arguments may cause our children to feel upset. Your assistance will be appreciated...

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