Is a person obligated to feed and water an animal entrusted to them if the owner forbade it?

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The custodian is not permitted to refrain from feeding or watering the animal, as the animal possesses inherent sanctity in itself, and its life must be preserved for the sake of Allah Almighty. If the custodian feeds and waters it under this prohibition, the ruling is the same as the preceding stipulation regarding trusteeship. If the custodian refrains from providing sustenance until the animal perishes, the custodian incurs no liability. This is the position held by the majority of Ashab al-Shafi'i. The liability is not incurred because the custodian is following the owner's command; similar to a case where the owner commands the custodian to kill the animal, and the custodian does so, or commands the custodian not to return a deposit even if it is feared for its safety, and the custodian complies out of fear. Furthermore, the owner's permission to neglect the animal negates the human right concerning it, although the religious obligation (sin) remains due to the prohibition against wastefulness.