Rather, he must submit [his matter] 1 to the Chief (al-Naqib), who will then review his case
To the Imam and the community. Then, if [his righteousness is firmly established after accompanying him] 2 in close social interaction and testing him through service, [and you perceive from him] 3 maturity, [the Imam commits him] 4 to whoever he chooses. For not every child is suited for every parent, nor is every parent suited for every child.
And God guides whomsoever He wills to a straight path.
Completed by the praise of our Master, the Prince of the Bees (Amir al-Nahl).
Footnotes
1In another manuscript: his condition
2In another manuscript: he is proven righteous after his evaluation
3In another manuscript: and he perceives from him
4In another manuscript: then the Imam commands that he be committed