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Inheritance rights before demise (2/2)

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Question

At this moment my family and I do not speak due to personal reasons. Because of this, they have decided to withhold my share of the inheritance.

I seek the correct advice on the matter moving forward. Is your advice to just let it be and not worry about what’s my HAQ?

Answer

Whatever inheritance is Islamically due to you is your divinely-given right.

It is not permissible for anyone to unjustifiably withhold that right from you. Whatever differences exist between people have no bearing on the distribution of inheritance.

Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam has stated, “Whoever cuts off the inheritance (due to an heir), Allah will cut off their inheritance of Jannah.” [Shuabul Imaan #7594]

You should not simply let the matter be.

And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Answered by
Mufti Moosa Salie, Mufti Taahir Hansa
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