What is the ruling on the judge delegating his trading activities?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Judiciary

Book 62 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If a judge is financially independent of trade but requires someone to manage his affairs, he should appoint an agent. It is recommended that the agent appointed is someone whose agency is not publicly known to prevent the public from assuming favoritism or undue influence.