What constitutes a valid reason for a guardian to sell a minor's property without immediate necessity?

Chapter on Selling the Musarrah (Animal with milk retained in udder)

Al-Mughni

Book of Sales

Book 12 · Issue 2 · Bab 5

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The sale is deemed permissible when the guardian perceives a clear benefit (*حظ*) for the minor, even if immediate financial necessity is absent. Such benefits include exchanging the property for one in a location offering greater utility, or selling it to capitalize on an advantageous purchase opportunity (*ghibta*) that requires liquidating the existing asset. It is also permitted if the current location poses a tangible harm to the minor, such as detrimental neighborhood conditions, allowing the purchase of a better residence.