Tafsir Al-Jalalayn: Al-Israa, Ayah 34
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(Come not near the wealth of the orphan save with that which is better) through generating profit from it and by means of preserving it (till he come to strength) 15 or 18 years old; (and keep the covenant) that you pledged in the name of Allah between you and people. (Lo! of the covenant) the one who breaks the covenant (it will be asked) why he broke it on the Day of Judgement.
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Al-Jalalayn Commentary
And do not come anywhere near an orphan’s property except in the fairest manner until he comes of age. And fulfil the covenant should you make a covenant with God or with people in general. Indeed the covenant will be enquired into.