<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br> 1) The Hadith warns against devouring the orphan’s property, given this sins’ destructive effect in the worldly life and the Hereafter. The Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) coupled it with associating partners with Allah Almighty, which is the gravest sin and worst form of injustice.<br> 2) The spread of such destructive sins in communities causes ruin and disunity.<br> <br> <b>Benefit:</b><br> The Shariah texts indicate that supporting those who are heart-broken is one of the principles of Islam. This is actually one of the greatest aspects of mercy in the teachings of Islam. Because the orphan is often weak and alone, the Shariah laid great emphasis on protecting his right, by maintaining his property and dealing with him kindly as an obligation or recommendation. {If at the time of distribution [other] relatives, orphans, and the needy are present, give them something too, and speak to them kindly.}