Not Distributing The Household Contents In An Estate According To Shariah
Question
Can the household contents in an estate be distributed as a person wishes or does it have to be distributed according to Shariah?
Answer
It is incorrect to freely distribute household contents without the consent of the heirs. In a case where there are minors involved, it will be best to sell the contents at the current market value to any of the heirs or to any interested buyer and the monies accrued be distributed amongst the heirs.
- Approved by
- Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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