Who manages an endowment when the designated beneficiary is legally incompetent (minor, foolish, or insane)?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Endowments (Awqaf) and Donations
Primary text
If the beneficiary is legally incompetent due to minority, foolishness, or insanity, their legal guardian assumes the management in their place, just as the guardian acts on behalf of the incompetent person in their absolute property.