Guardianship in Muslim Law

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Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the natural guardian of a Muslim minor?

  1. Father
  2. Mother
  3. Grandfather
  4. Uncle
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Mother
  2. Grandfather
  3. Uncle
  4. Aunt
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the age of majority for a Muslim male?

  1. 15 years
  2. 16 years
  3. 18 years
  4. 21 years
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the age of majority for a Muslim female?

  1. 15 years
  2. 16 years
  3. 18 years
  4. 21 years
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Father
  2. Mother
  3. Grandfather
  4. Uncle
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the law governing guardianship in Muslim Law?

  1. The Quran
  2. The Sunnah
  3. The Hadith
  4. All of the above