Custody and physical care of a child.
In Islamic law
Hadanah concerns day-to-day care and is distinguished from wilayah, guardianship over the child's property and major decisions. Classical rules set out an order of entitlement, often favouring the mother in early childhood.
In Canadian law
Canadian courts decide guardianship on the best interests of the child. A testamentary appointment is influential but not binding — in Ontario it holds for 90 days before a court application is needed.
No significant difference between the four Sunni schools is recorded on this point in the sources reviewed. Where a specific case turns on it, ask a qualified scholar rather than relying on a general summary.
Canadian legal detail
Treadstone Law, an Ontario firm with a wills and estates practice, covers the Canadian side of this in more depth:
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This entry is general information, not legal or religious advice. Inheritance turns on the exact family circumstances. Confirm Canadian law with a lawyer in your province, and any religious ruling with a qualified scholar.