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Guardianship in Muslim Law

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Who is the natural guardian of a Muslim minor?

  1. Father

  2. Mother

  3. Grandfather

  4. Uncle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The father is the natural guardian of a Muslim minor, and he has the right to custody and control of the child.

In the absence of the father, who becomes the natural guardian of a Muslim minor?

  1. Mother

  2. Grandfather

  3. Uncle

  4. Aunt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the absence of the father, the mother becomes the natural guardian of a Muslim minor.

What is the age of majority for a Muslim male?

  1. 15 years

  2. 16 years

  3. 18 years

  4. 21 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The age of majority for a Muslim male is 18 years.

What is the age of majority for a Muslim female?

  1. 15 years

  2. 16 years

  3. 18 years

  4. 21 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The age of majority for a Muslim female is 18 years.

Who can be appointed as a guardian by a Muslim minor?

  1. Father

  2. Mother

  3. Grandfather

  4. Uncle


Correct Option:
Explanation:

A Muslim minor can appoint any Muslim who is competent and trustworthy as his or her guardian.

What are the duties of a guardian of a Muslim minor?

  1. To take care of the child's physical and emotional needs

  2. To provide the child with education and training

  3. To manage the child's property

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The duties of a guardian of a Muslim minor include taking care of the child's physical and emotional needs, providing the child with education and training, and managing the child's property.

What are the rights of a guardian of a Muslim minor?

  1. To receive compensation for their services

  2. To make decisions on behalf of the child

  3. To control the child's property

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The rights of a guardian of a Muslim minor include receiving compensation for their services, making decisions on behalf of the child, and controlling the child's property.

When does the guardianship of a Muslim minor end?

  1. When the child reaches the age of majority

  2. When the child marries

  3. When the child becomes financially independent

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The guardianship of a Muslim minor ends when the child reaches the age of majority, when the child marries, or when the child becomes financially independent.

What is the difference between guardianship and custody in Muslim Law?

  1. Guardianship is concerned with the child's property, while custody is concerned with the child's person

  2. Guardianship is concerned with the child's education and training, while custody is concerned with the child's physical and emotional needs

  3. Guardianship is concerned with the child's religious upbringing, while custody is concerned with the child's social and cultural upbringing

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guardianship in Muslim Law is concerned with the child's property, while custody is concerned with the child's person.

What is the role of the court in guardianship matters in Muslim Law?

  1. The court can appoint a guardian for a Muslim minor

  2. The court can remove a guardian for a Muslim minor

  3. The court can supervise the activities of a guardian for a Muslim minor

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The court in Muslim Law can appoint a guardian for a Muslim minor, remove a guardian for a Muslim minor, and supervise the activities of a guardian for a Muslim minor.

What are the grounds for removing a guardian for a Muslim minor?

  1. Neglect of the child

  2. Abuse of the child

  3. Mismanagement of the child's property

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The grounds for removing a guardian for a Muslim minor include neglect of the child, abuse of the child, and mismanagement of the child's property.

What is the procedure for removing a guardian for a Muslim minor?

  1. The child or a relative of the child can file a petition with the court

  2. The court will hold a hearing to determine if the guardian should be removed

  3. The court will issue an order removing the guardian if it finds that the guardian is unfit

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The procedure for removing a guardian for a Muslim minor involves the child or a relative of the child filing a petition with the court, the court holding a hearing to determine if the guardian should be removed, and the court issuing an order removing the guardian if it finds that the guardian is unfit.

What are the consequences of removing a guardian for a Muslim minor?

  1. The child will be placed in the custody of the natural guardian

  2. The child will be placed in the custody of a court-appointed guardian

  3. The child will be placed in the custody of a relative

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The consequences of removing a guardian for a Muslim minor include the child being placed in the custody of the natural guardian, the child being placed in the custody of a court-appointed guardian, and the child being placed in the custody of a relative.

What is the law governing guardianship in Muslim Law?

  1. The Quran

  2. The Sunnah

  3. The Hadith

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The law governing guardianship in Muslim Law is derived from the Quran, the Sunnah, and the Hadith.

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