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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 4 of 12
- Mufti Online25 Aug 2020
Making a bequest for an heir and paying off the debts of the deceased
If a girl's father dies and then the property gets sold, and her father verbally, and signed to say that she should inherit the property and she…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam25 Jul 2020
My question is about inheritance
Assalamoe alaykoem, My question is about inheritance. My mother passed away 3 weeks ago and our house was already on sale. We are wondering what we…
Muhammad Fayyaadh - Ask Imaam8 Apr 2020
Wasiyyah for Inheritors
Inheritance Query Assalamwalaykum, A father has three sons and one daughter. Whilst the father is still alive can he make a verbal, or written…
Mudassir Benish - Ask Imaam28 Dec 2019
For a bequest to be valid, is it a MUST for it to be written in a persons will?
The below questions are all regarding bequests or bequeaths 1) In order for a bequest or bequeath to be valid, it is a MUST for it to be in written…
Ikraam Elias Gangat - Mufti Online21 Dec 2019
The law of Shari'ah regarding inheritance, wasiyyats (bequests) and Islamic wills
1. What are the guidelines of Shari'ah one needs to keep in mind when distributing the inheritance of the deceased and is it compulsory for one to…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam14 Dec 2019
Do we need to pay zakat on this amount for theses 18 years?
My father gave SR 4000.00 as loan to his friend, about 18 years ago, when he was alive. My father died in year 2000. My father did tell me about…
- Ask Imaam6 Nov 2019
Rewards of reciting Quran and laws pertaining to Wasiyyah
Assalaam a laikum. May Allah swt bless you with good health, Ameen. 1.I would like to know is it permissible to recite Holy Quran and ask Allah to…
Mohammed - Ask Imaam26 Oct 2019
Inheriting money which was haram and paying zakat for the deceased
Does an heir need to establish if the inheritance that they receive if free from interest or if zakat has been paid upon by the deceased if was…
Mahmood Suliman - Ask Imaam24 Oct 2019
Wasiyyat to Daughter
If a person verbally states "when i die my gold shall go to x daughter" or "when i die x daughter will have the house and cant be forced to move out…
- Ask Imaam15 Oct 2019
Inheritance
Assalaamu alaikum My mother passed away in 2013. At the time of her death (May Allah grant her highest Stages in Jannah aameen), she was survived by…
Ahmed-Ur-Rahmaan Ibn Mufti Mohammed Patel - Mufti Online8 Oct 2019
Will a step sister inherit?
We are four brothers from the same mother and father. We also have a step sister sharing the same father. Does she count in the inheritance and what…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online2 Oct 2019
Will an illegitimate child inherit?
Please advise if an illegitimate child can inherit from his late fathers will? Can he inherit from his mother?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online2 Oct 2019
Making a bequest for one's daughter in law
My question to you is: Notes to the question, • I have two brothers and 1 sister (we in total are 4) • Gold worth $2000. • Written and signed on a…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam25 Sep 2019
My father transferred one of his shop under my name.
Asalam O Alaikum, Please guide me through the following problem. Few years before of my Father's death, he has transferred one of his shop under my…
Akhyar Uddin - Jamiat KZN20 Sep 2019
Importance of having an Islamic Will
Slmz Mufti Saab, I would like confirmation regarding wills. Is it Farz to have my will done according to Islam? I am currently single and not…
- Mufti Online19 Sep 2019
Making a bequest to give all one's wealth in charity
1. My grandmother passed away last week. Before she passed away, her will was to give her savings (money) to charity. However my grandmother has 3…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam30 Aug 2019
A father transferred land titles in his lifetime to his sons to avoid taxes, how should that land be distributed after his death?
AOA, You re requested to please go through the below scenario in light of sharia and give answers to below questions: Scenario:A person-X has three…
Nadeem Moulana - Mufti Online19 Aug 2019
Types of wasiyyat
What is the ruling of a wasiyyat or will it only be opened and read after death? Is it fard or wajib or mustahab?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam4 Aug 2019
Are the heirs of a land still entitled to a share of it, if one of the heirs bought the land or invested in the land during the lifetime of the deceased?
Salaam. I hope you are well. I have been married over 20 years and have one child. My husband has children from his previous marriage. He is…
Ahmad Patel - Ask Imaam27 Jul 2019
Masaail regarding gifting of a property
Assalaamu'Alaykum My father has stated that he wishes to give me his house. I have one brother and a stepmother. He insists that in his lifetime he…
Muhammad Fayyaadh - Ask Imaam20 Jul 2019
How do I distribute my deceased wife’s estate?
Assalamualaykum, My wife passed away and has left behind some gold ornaments. 25 tolas to be exact and some furniture that was given by her parents…
Abu Ūmar Muhammad bin Zayn Patel - Ask Imaam19 Jul 2019
Will an estranged daughter inherit?
will the daughter be entitled to a share in the inheritance? as salaam u alaikum Mr abdullah passed away at age of 70. He was married at 30 years of…
Hammad bin Ismail Jogiat - Ask Imaam18 Jul 2019
How will my father's estate be distributed without having to sell the house we live in?
I am writing to ask regarding my late father’s estate in India. He passed away in September 2007 and left behind 4 sons (including myself), 3…
Naved A. Sohtun ibn Shabbir - Ask Imaam16 Jul 2019
Is my brother entitled to any inheritance?
My name is .... I come from a family of 7.6 sisters from the same mother and and brother from my step mum whom my father divorced. Before my father…
Muhammad Yusuf bin Moulana Abdur Rahim Khan - Mufti Online17 Jun 2019
Will step brothers and sisters inherit?
I have two step sisters and one step brother from my father. Kindly tell about their share according to Islamic ruling from my (own) personal…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam6 May 2019
Inheritance question-nieces and nephews
MUHTARAM IMAM SAHIB ASALAM-ALAYKUM A PERSON DIED ON 10TH FEBRUARY 2019 AND WAS ISSUELESS/UNMARRIED. HE FOLLOWED HANFI FIQAH. HE WAS OWNER OF A HOUSE…
Muajul I. Chowdhury - Ask Imaam5 May 2019
Do the sister’s children inherit from the estate?
Dear sir: Asalam-o-Alaykum Your kind advise is solicited on the subject under the following facts and circumstances: QUESTION: A PERSON DIED ON 10TH…
Muhammad I.V Patel - Mufti Online6 Apr 2019
Making wasiyyat for one's jewellery to be donated to a musjid
An old lady died. Before her death she said that all her gold ornaments should be given to a mosque. She has one elder and one younger brother. She…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam23 Mar 2019
Estate distribution of a deceased brother
Assalamoalaikum warahmatullahi wabarkatuhu, My second brother passed away while he was still unmarried, please guide us as to how his property is to…
Muhammad I.V Patel - Ask Imaam17 Mar 2019
Inheritance query
assalamualaykum Mufti Sahab I am obaid Siddiqui from India I just want to know how to divide father's property between 2 brothers and 3 sisters?…
Muajul I. Chowdhury - Ask Imaam16 Mar 2019
Meeraath query
My husband's 1st wife was died and left 2 sons. Then I was married and dont have any child. My husband has died. What is my share from inheritance…
Muajul I. Chowdhury - Ask Imaam4 Mar 2019
Dividing property during lifetime
A man divides his property during his lifetime among his 3 sons and 1 daughter. He divides his property into 9 shares. He keeps 2 shares to himself…
Muajul I. Chowdhury - Ask Imaam5 Feb 2019
Clarification-SA Inheritance
Salaams Hope you are well. This is a question to do with inheritance and I need to clarify a few things. My mum passed away and she has some cash…
Muhammad I.V Patel - Ask Imaam5 Feb 2019
Inheritance query
Please tell me the distribution for the heirs in following cases: (a) If a man dies and is survived by a wife, three daughters, two sons of his…
Mizanur Rahman - Ask Imaam2 Feb 2019
Inheritance distribution between wife and full siblings
Assalamu Alaikum Qustion regarding distributing inheritance.. making wasiyath (leaving will) . I am married but do not have children. Both parents…
Rabiul Islam - Ask Imaam1 Feb 2019
Do the grandchildren inherit in the presence of the children?
Hi there, If my mother passes away, and only my brother and myself (daughter) are the surviving relatives, how is the inheritance distributed? To…
Muhammad I.V Patel - Ask Imaam30 Jan 2019
Question (in Urdu) regarding father distributing his property in his lifetime
AoaAoa kya aik admi apni life main property ko divide kerna chahay to usay sons and daughters main equal d8vide kerna paray gi? or agar 4 sons hain…
Rabiul Islam - Ask Imaam28 Jan 2019
Inheritance case
Assalamoalaikum w.w respected mufti sahib, May Allah taala grant you best of health ameen. My grandfather (nana) passed away years back. With…
Muhammad I.V Patel - Ask Imaam26 Jan 2019
Inheritance
Assalamualaikum. My sister stayed with her husband in Jeddah for the past 3 years. Recently they had come to India for annual vacation. My sister's…
Muhammad I.V Patel - Ask Imaam24 Jan 2019
Deceased father purchased a house with haq mahr amount for wife
Father purchase a house with the haq mehar amount for my mother. The house is under my mother's name. My father is died now. Mother has 1 Son and 3…
Muajul I. Chowdhury
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