Is it permissible for a guardian (Wasi) to sell property belonging to an adult who is absent?

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

Al-Mughni

Book of Sales

Book 12 · Issue 1 · Bab 5

Open in Qurani

Primary text

Imam Ahmad permits the guardian to sell property belonging to an absent adult if it aligns with the best interest (al-Nazar).