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“Do not approach the property of the orphan except in the manner that is best, until he reaches maturity. Give full measure and weight with justice. We do not burden any soul beyond its capacity. When you speak, be just, even if it concerns a close relative. And fulfil the covenant of Allah. This He has enjoined upon you, so that you may take heed.” (152)
“Do not approach the property of the orphan except in the manner that is best”—that is, in a way that serves its interests and increases it. Mujahid said:
﴿وَلَا تَقْرَبُوا مَالَ الْيَتِيمِ إِلَّا بِالَّتِي هِيَ أَحْسَنُ حَتَّى يَبْلُغَ أَشُدَّهُ وَأَوْفُوا الْكَيْلَ وَالْمِيزَانَ بِالْقِسْطِ لَا نُكَلِّفُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا وَإِذَا قُلْتُمْ فَاعْدِلُوا وَلَوْ كَانَ ذَا قُرْبَى وَبِعَهْدِ اللَّهِ أَوْفُوا ذَلِكُمْ وَصَّاكُمْ بِهِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَذَكَّرُونَ (١٥٢) ﴾
﴿وَلَا تَقْرَبُوا مَالَ الْيَتِيمِ إِلَّا بِالَّتِي هِيَ أَحْسَنُ﴾ يَعْنِي: بِمَا فِيهِ صَلَاحُهُ وَتَثْمِيرُهُ. وَقَالَ مُجَاهِدٌ: