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Islamic Wills (Wasiyyah)
461 fatawa from 8 South African Darul Iftas on Islamic Wills (Wasiyyah), part of Inheritance & Wills. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Islamic Wills (Wasiyyah) fatawa — page 10 of 12
- Ask Imaam9 Oct 2007
My Mother passed away earlier this year. As her eldest son I’ve taken the responsibility for distributing any inheritance due. I would like to seek your advice in how any inheritance should be split.
My Mother passed away earlier this year. As her eldest son I’ve taken the responsibility for distributing any inheritance due. I would like to seek…
Mufti Imran Hatia - Ask Imaam11 Aug 2007
Is she entitled to inheritance if they were divorced via the court?
My brother passed away. He had two sons and was divorced. My mother is still alive. The following problem has resulted after my brother’s death.His…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Aug 2007
He got the approval from his sons before the disbursal of the estate and got a promise from the executor that he will distribute the estate equally among his sons and daughters after his death. Is the act of my father correct?
Out of sheer love for the daughters and their pathetic economic conditions forced my father to distribute his estate equally among his sons as well…
Ml. Ehzaz Ajmeri - Ask Imaam18 Jun 2007
Is it permissable to distribute the shares later( if a deadline is given) and all shareholders agree?
My father passed away. he had a business in which he was partners with a son. most of the profit from this business was invested maybe in properties…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 May 2007
Inheritance from my grandfather
I would like your advice how my family should distribute the money that we have received from late grandfather’s property which has been sold few…
- Ask Imaam8 May 2007
Distribution of my fathers estate
assalaamu alaykum. can mufti saheb please advise on the following: 1)my dad passed away- leaving behind a mother, wife, four sons and a daughter. he…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Mar 2007
Inheritance from my fathers Oasis Crescent Equity Fund
My father passed away some time ago . I had received an amount as inheritance. This amont was invested for me in the Oasis General Equity Fund .…
- Ask Imaam24 Jan 2007
Father in laws estate
Dear Sheikh My father in law passed away 8 years ago but my husband and his brothers and sisters did not distribute the property in respect of the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Nov 2006
My father passed away in 1980, he left behind a wife........
My father passed away in 1980, he left behind a wife, 2 sons, my grandfather, 3 brother & 5 sister. At time of my father’s death I was 17 & my…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Nov 2006
My aunt was married after she married she had four children........
MY AUNT WAS MARRIED BUT AFTER MARRIED AND SHE HAD 4 CHILDREN (2 SONS AND 2 DAUGHTERS)BUT AFTER FEW DAYS HER HUSBAND PASSED AWAY. AFTER FEW YEARS SHE…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Nov 2006
Can u tell me how the inheritance will be distributed according to the following scenario
Can u tell me how the inheritance will be distributed according to the following scenario: Husband dead leaving behind wife, one son, one daughter…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Nov 2006
My father passed away 1972, Left behind wife 4 sons & 2 daughter.
How to distribute his Property according to sheriah. My father passed away 1972, Left behind wife 4 sons & 2 daughter. Our 1 brother passed away…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Sep 2006
A man leaves behind a father, mother, and two sisters. He has no heirs nor a wife.
A man leaves behind a father, mother, and two sisters. He has no heirs nor a wife. How should the estate be divided?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Sep 2006
Want to ask about inheritance from father who has been working in a bank
Want to ask about inheritance from father who has been working in a bank Inheriting (WIRASAT) money and property from father who was working in a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Sep 2006
my widowed aunt has no parents or children. she has 1 brother and 5 sisters. her brother has 3 sons and 1 daughter.
my widowed aunt has no parents or children. she has 1 brother and 5 sisters. her brother has 3 sons and 1 daughter. who will inherit and what share…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Aug 2006
Father left the property on the form of house. There are two brothers and one sister. What would be the share of each person
Father left the property on the form of house. There are two brothers and one sister. What would be the share of each person
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Aug 2006
man passed away leaving behind both parents, 2 brothers, 1 sister a wife and 3 daughters. How should his estate be distributed
man passed away leaving behind both parents, 2 brothers, 1 sister a wife and 3 daughters. How should his estate be distributed
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Aug 2006
Can my husband write a will that he owes me money to stop my brother-in-law or his nephews from inheriting? Is a signed check from my husband enough proof that i am owed money?
Can my husband write a will that he owes me money to stop my brother-in-law or his nephews from inheriting? Is a signed check from my husband enough…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 May 2006
father Passed away in 1984. Left behind a Wife , 1 Sons , Mother , 3 Brother & 2 Sister
My father Passed away in 1984. Left behind a Wife , 1 Sons , Mother , 3 Brother & 2 Sister Question : How to distribute his Property according to…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 May 2006
would like to know how can we divide our mothers property ( her estate ) somebody told me that it is divided equally between all children
i would like to know how can we divide our mothers property ( her estate ) somebody told me that it is divided equally between all children ( sons…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 May 2006
My Grandfather Passed away in 1971.Left behind a Wife , 4 Sons & 2 Daughter
My Grandfather Passed away in 1971.Left behind a Wife , 4 Sons & 2 Daughter Question : How to distribute his Property according to sheriah
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Mar 2006
If a man dies before his parent, does his wife and children inherit his share ahd he lived?
If a man dies before his parent, does his wife and children inherit his share ahd he lived? A widow has three sons. When she dies, each son should…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Mar 2006
fatwa # 14039(inheritance), my father was a banker , worked for 33 years
regarding fatwa # 14039(inheritance), my father was a banker , worked for 33 years, retired as an executive, left one house, we sold and by one flat…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Mar 2006
if one or more inheritors wishes to giv up their share, how should we devide the estate?
my father left behinf 5 daughters, wife, 2 brothers and one sister. one of his brothers and his sisters has said that they do not wish to keep…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Mar 2006
father passedaway, he was a banker, left one apartment, is it ok that i can give this apt on rent, and use the earning of rent.
my father passedaway, he was a banker, left one apartment, is it ok that i can give this apt on rent, and use the earning of rent. My mother passed…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Mar 2006
Is it OK for me to leave 2/5 of my wealth to my mother and 3/5 to my sister?
I am trying to devise a Shariah compliant will for myself. I am a single male. I have never been married. I do not have any children. I have my…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Nov 2005
A person is alive and owns some real estate property. He/she has some children also. None of the children contributed to buy or build this property. Does his/her children have any Shara'ee right to object
A person is alive and owns some real estate property. He/she has some children also. None of the children contributed to buy or build this property.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Nov 2005
if an unmarried girl died. She has a mother, three brothers and two sisters. How much would each one inherit?
if an unmarried girl died. She has a mother, three brothers and two sisters. How much would each one inherit?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Nov 2005
My father in- law passed away and left his estate without a will to his 4 daughters, one son and his wife. How will his total estate (cash and a house) be distributed
My father in- law passed away and left his estate without a will to his 4 daughters, one son and his wife. How will his total estate (cash and a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Sep 2005
If a lady passes away and leave behind Husband, 3 Sons and 4 Daughters as heirs.
If a lady passes away and leave behind Husband, 3 Sons and 4 Daughters as heirs. What will be the Sharai distribution of inheritence among them.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Aug 2005
As per Canadian law my wife is the owner of 50% of what I own. I have my house for which I have loan of about 90% of the value
I live in Canada. As per Canadian law my wife is the owner of 50% of what I own. I have my house for which I have loan of about 90% of the value. In…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Aug 2005
inheritance dispute
I have a query regarding our property. We are 5 brothers and 3 sisters. I am second son. Long back ago I came to saudi to earn. That time my father…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam2 Nov 2004
Does a person have a right to distribute their wealth, by means of a Will, as they wish or is it mandatory to abide by the Islamic inheritance laws?
As an example, if a person wants all his wealth to be transferred to his wife, and none given to his children (for whatever reason, like the…
Ml. Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam14 Oct 2004
A person died before more than 20 years leaving behind a small wealth. He had a wife, 4 girls and 1 boy only
A person died before more than 20 years leaving behind a small wealth. He had a wife, 4 girls and 1 boy only. The son had worked with that small…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2004
Are we suppose distribute everything OR distribute all other money except the house since our father gave us during his life law of inheritance does not apply to the transaction during the life.
We are two sons and four sisters. Couple of years back father decided to gave his house to his sons (me and my brother) at that time my sisters were…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Jul 2004
does a child become illegitimate when she is conceived without nikah taking place or when she is born & nikaah was not made till after she was born.what is her status in society.will she inherit.
A child is regarded as illegitimate if it is born without Nikah taking place or it is born less than 6 months after the Nikah of his/her parents. In…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Jul 2004
My mother passed away leaving some property etc. behind. Please help us determine each of her relative's shares.
She left 1 husband, 4 Sons, 5 Daughters, 2 Sisters, 1 Brother and no parents. She did not have any debts. Who should be responsible for the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 May 2004
father during his last leg of life, gave power of attorney ...to my eldest brother without making a mention to me or to my sisters.
We are three brothers and four sisters. All alive and are married. My father had a house built on one kanal land and had four aker of agricultural…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 May 2004
Distribution of ones assets to his children while he is still alive.
We are 4 sisters and 1 brother. Recently, our father distributed $100,000 of his assets to his children. He gave 33% to his son and 16.667% to each…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Apr 2004
If I die, how will my estate be divided and is skate halaal?
1. I'm a married man and if I die I will be survived by my wife, mother and father, one brother and four sisters. My brother and sisters are all…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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