The Holy Quran 17:34 — Surah Al-Isra

Arabic text

وَلَا تَقْرَبُوا۟ مَالَ ٱلْيَتِيمِ إِلَّا بِٱلَّتِى هِىَ أَحْسَنُ حَتَّىٰ يَبْلُغَ أَشُدَّهُۥ ۚ وَأَوْفُوا۟ بِٱلْعَهْدِ ۖ إِنَّ ٱلْعَهْدَ كَانَ مَسْـُٔولًا

Translation

And approach not the wealth of the orphan only in a manner that is best until he comes of age (Never misuse the wealth of orphans in your care while they are underage and unable to use their money. However, when they come of age and are capable of managing their own finances, their wealth should be given to them). And fulfil the pledge (pledges made with people as well as pledges made with Allaah). Certainly, questioning shall take place (on the Day of Qiyaamah) with regard to pledges (and people will be taken to task for breaking their pledges).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

Rulings on the wealth of an orphan: that is, do not touch the wealth of an orphan. But if the aim is its protection, safekeeping and the [orphan's] welfare, there is no harm. When he comes of age and begins to understand his own benefit and harm, hand the wealth over to him.

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