Guardianship over a minor's property and major affairs.
In Islamic law
Distinct from hadanah. The wali manages a minor's property until majority and must act in the child's interest; the classical order generally begins with the father and his appointee.
In Canadian law
Corresponds to guardianship of property, which in most provinces requires a court appointment or a properly drafted trust in the will.
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:
- Minority wants to sell but nobody else does ontario
- Severance minor variance difference ontario
- Suspending poa pending guardianship dispute ontario
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.