Can a father consume from his son's wealth?
Chapter on Selling the Musarrah (Animal with milk retained in udder)
Al-Mughni
Book of Sales
Primary text
If the guardian is the father, he is never obligated to compensate for what he consumed, according to a single narration (ruwayah wahidah). This is because the father is permitted to take whatever he wishes from his son's wealth, regardless of whether he is in need or not.