May 12, 2020 | Inheritance/Writing a will
An heir refuses to take his share from the inheritance Question Can a person give up their share of inheritance and settle on a lesser amount? Would it be permissible to forsake one’s share completely? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما In...
May 12, 2020 | Inheritance/Writing a will
Bequeathing one’s wealth Question What is the ruling regarding wasiyyah (bequeathing one’s wealth)? What is the proper way of doing it? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما Wasiyya (making a bequest) means to specify a portion of one’s...
May 12, 2020 | Inheritance/Writing a will
The deceased leaves behind a house under joint ownership Question Dear Mufti Sahib, Assalaamu Alaikum WRWB One of our community members died last week, the family is seeking advice for the following issues: The home husband and wife were living, is in the name of...
