Protecting an orphan’s rights

Nisa 2 demands that the property of orphans be given to them and that these assets not be consumed unjustly. The responsibility of guardianship does not grant the right to exploit a person's vulnerable position. This verse reminds one of the obligation to deliver rights and preserve trust, alongside providing assistance.

The subject of this verse is the protection of the orphan's property and its delivery to them. Exchanging the good with the bad and consuming their wealth by mixing it with one's own is clearly criticized. Thus, it is required that the person in need of protection be looked after not only in terms of affection but also in the delivery of their material rights.

Managing property on behalf of someone does not turn that property into the property of the manager. Keeping it clear for whose benefit each expenditure is made and maintaining records is important for trust. This example concretizes that the duty of protection and personal interest must not be conflated.

When considering the rights of orphans, focusing solely on the image of poverty may be insufficient. The person's right to speak, their dignity, and their ability to reclaim what belongs to them are also important. Necessary expertise is consulted in concrete legal situations regarding property management; the general call of the verse is not to view weakness as an opportunity for gain.