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The Estate, Debts & Gifts
316 fatawa from 7 South African Darul Iftas on The Estate, Debts & Gifts, part of Inheritance & Wills. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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The Estate, Debts & Gifts fatawa — page 8 of 8
- Ask Imaam8 Jul 2008
My grandma passed away in 1999. She has left a property. She has 3 daughters alive and one dead, 4 sons alive and one dead. her another son died after 6 years and so she has only 3 daughters and 3 sons alive at the moment....
this question is about inheritance, My grandma passed away in 1999. She has left a property. She has 3 daughters alive and one dead, 4 sons alive…
Ml. Yusuf bin Yaqub - Ask Imaam26 Jun 2008
She has one brother (Share the same father & mother) and 5 step brothers (only 2 living) & 5 step sisters (all living) ..how will the estate be distributed
How would the estate of Miss. Muslim be distributed? The details are as follows: She is a spinster – never married and no children. None of her…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Apr 2008
My mother passed away last week (Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Ilehe Rajeoon). She leaves behind a piece of land (property), a car, some cash and jewellery and some minor items (clothes etc). She leaves behind the following close relatives:...
My mother passed away last week (Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Ilehe Rajeoon). She leaves behind a piece of land (property), a car, some cash and jewellery…
Ml. Ehzaz Ajmeri - Ask Imaam14 Mar 2008
Father that is now late has verbaly given 4 of his sons a property each on 1 piece of farm land to build and live as they please.
My question is... Father that is now late has verbaly given 4 of his sons a property each on 1 piece of farm land to build and live as they please.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Feb 2008
My questions are related to the property inheritance and gifts for my son and daughters.
My questions are related to the property inheritance and gifts for my son and daughters. I have one son and two daughters. My son is eldest, married…
Ml. Ehzaz Ajmeri - Ask Imaam1 Feb 2008
How would the fathers estate be distributed?
i would like to know if your father passes away and the following heirs are the wife the daughter and the son how would the estate be distribute?
Ml. Yusuf bin Yaqub - 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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 - Ask Imaam2 Mar 2004
Father expired.but when healive hegifted the some property to his second wife withmy knowledge. first wifeis expired. then he did second marriage. Can I ask a share to second mother who is alive
If we have understood the question correctly, then we state that what has been given to your father?s second wife is a gift to her. This is her sole…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Nov 2003
(1)What are the laws of inheritance for children in the property owned by their mother?(2)Can a mother nominate her own property to one of her five children?
1. The children will inherit from the property owned by their mother. Their share will depend on the number of other heirs the mother leaves behind…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam11 Jun 2003
Who gets the property, if there is no will. mother died a few years back, we did not recieve any inheritance. after which my father married again, and his second wife has outlived him
I would like to know the islamic answer to the following question. my mother died a few years back an we did not recieve any inheritance. after…
- Ask Imaam30 Mar 2003
Regarding house property share distribution. Parents has only one house as a property and they+my younger brother are currently living in that house only.
My parents are aged now, they have 4 sons and 3 daughters. All of them have got married and living independently & separately except one younger…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Mar 2003
Who should the money go to? my grandfather passed away 20 years ago. He didnt leave a will and didnt divide his property up...
my grandfather passed away 20 years ago. He didnt leave a will and didnt divide his property up. At the time of my dads engagement, he gave gold…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Jan 2003
Are we allowed to sell an inherited property on open market? brother has suddenly changed his mind and has had the property valued, as he wants to buy it...
My father passed away 6 years ago leaving a property in which my mother and nephew are living in at the moment. After he passed away me (daughter),…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Sep 2002
Estate of man with no wife or children. in the event of an uncle's (mother's brother) death, how would his estate be dealt with? has no parents, no wife, no children. He has 1 brother and 1 sister
in the event of an uncle's (mother's brother) death, how would his estate be dealt with? He has no parents, no wife and no children. He has 1…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Aug 2002
My sister living with me who is single passed away. I have one sister and a brother. How will her property be divided and she have also nominated me as her beneficiary 100% in some of her property.
1. If you have parents, they will inherit from your sister's (daughters) estate. The mother will inherit 1/6 and your father will inherit the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Jun 2001
A person has 3 daughters, 1 son, 1 brother and 4 sisters. How should the estate of the deceased be divided ?
*************************** * The Shar'ee ruling herein given is specifically based on the question posed and should be read in conjunction with the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 May 2001
Will brothers of a man who has no sons inherit his property?
If a man has 5 daughters, a wife but no sons, will his brothers be inheritors of his property if he was to pass away? If yes how much will everyone…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 May 2001
Does an adopted child have any rights over the estate of natural parents or adopted parents ?
According to the Islamic Laws of Inheritance and Succession, an adopted child is entitled to his/her share according to the Islamic Laws of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 May 2001
How is the property to be divided ff a person dies leaving behind his widow, one son and four daughters.
Assalamu alikum If a person dies leaving behind his widow,one son and four daughters how does the property to be shared among the legal heirs? 2.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Apr 2001
dear imam saheb, i have read your answer about inheritance in islam. you said a estate is divided in 80 parts and then the shares are distributed. my question is why 80 and why not 100.
The calculation of shares are based on the principles of inheritance and applied to every individual?s case. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
Limit on the gift amount a man can give his wife when he is alive ?See detail below
Shariat decides the amount each heir will receive after death of a Muslim. If a Muslim fears that the amount inherited by his wife (1/4 th according…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Feb 2001
My uncle has died living a property of 10 million. He has 3 wifes 10 daughters 10 sons and his parents. Please show how much each one will get.
At the outset, it must be pointed out that the heirs of an Estate may only be determined upon one's demise. According to the Islamic Law of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Jan 2001
Does an illegitimate child inherit from the Estate of his/her father/mother?
According to the Shari'ah, an illegitimate child will be attributed only to the mother. (Shaami vol.23 pg.489; HM Saeed). Therefore, the child will…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
My share in my late mother's inheritance from her late son's property
I and my younger brother are the only surviving offspring to my late mother.Do we have rights over the share my Late mother inherited form her late…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
The share of my late brother's estate as the heir from my mother's rights.
My elder brother died in 1987 leaving behind his mother, wife, four sons and three daughters. My mother died in 1989 , what is my share in my…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
My brother died in 1987, My mother died in 1989 , Do I have a share in my brothers property?
My brother has a wife, 4 sons, 3 daughters. One of the daughters of my late brother's famiy has also passed way in 1991.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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