Is the disposition (*tadbir*) and will (*wasiyyah*) of a discerning minor (*sabi mumayyiz*) valid?

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The *tadbir* (manumission contingent on death) and the *wasiyyah* of a discerning minor are valid. This is one narration from Malik and one of the opinions of Al-Shafi'i, considered the stronger of his two opinions by some of his students. This view is narrated from Umar, Sharih, and Abdullah ibn Utbah. The justification for validity is that these actions are beneficial to the minor because they are non-binding while he is alive, yet constitute a reward and connection if he dies, similar to the will of one legally restricted due to foolishness (*safah*). This differs from manumission (*itq*), which immediately deprives him of his property while alive and in need.