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Drawing up un-Islamic Wills

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Question

As a solicitor, is it permissible for me to draw up a non-Shariah will for my Muslim clients? Will the income from it be Halaal?

Answer

It is not permissible for a solicitor to prepare a non-Shariah compliant will for a Muslim client, as it will amount to assisting in sin. Allah Ta’ala mentions: “Do not assist each other in sin and aggression.”(Surah Maaidah)

The wages received from preparing such a will, will be Haraam. It will be necessary for the solicitor to return the money to the Muslim client and, if this is not possible, to dispense of it by giving it to the poor and needy. (Shaami)

And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

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