How does community of property affect a Muslim estate?

“Marrying in a COP contract (community of property) is impermissible in Islam as it contravenes the Islamic laws of inheritance. You should immediately try to change your marriage contract to an ANC contract (Ante Nuptial Contract excluding the accrual system) which does not oppose the laws of Shari'ah.”

“According to our understanding, in Community of Property marriage, both husband and wife equally share the risk and benefits of a joint estate. In fact, their estate will be regarded as one joint estate and each one of them will own an undivided or indivisible share of the joint estate.”

“The ‘Community of Property’ matrimonial regime is not recognized in Islamic Law. In the Shari’ah, ownership is established for each person individually by default. Such ownership is transferred or shared through specific juristic acts or events.”

“In South Africa, legally marriage is considered to be in Community of Property, unless one has an Ante-Nuptial Contract. Community of Property means that both the estates of the husband and wife are combined, and each then owns half.”