Inheritance & Wills · Subtopic
Shares of the Heirs
378 fatawa from 7 South African Darul Iftas on Shares of the Heirs, part of Inheritance & Wills. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Shares of the Heirs fatawa — page 9 of 10
- Ask Imaam8 Jun 2011
I've heard that if a man distributes all his property among heirs and then his death occurrs, it can be said that he left the world as a poor man. In this process, it can be said that, gathering property is not a problem if it can be distributed before death. Is it true?
I've heard that if a man distributes all his property among heirs and then his death occurrs, it can be said that he left the world as a poor man.…
Muftī Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 May 2011
My dad died 2years ago, leaving a debt of rupees 15cr.after his death we are left with two brothers and our mom. Can my brother have right to demand share in factory when it is in my mother name...?
My dad died 2years ago, leaving a debt of rupees 15cr.after his death we are left with two brothers and our mom. We paid 7.5 crore debt by selling…
Muftī Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Apr 2011
Can you please tell me how the ( Father name and mother name) property will be distributed among the childern. We are total 4 children (2 son and 2 daughters.)
We have property in the name of my father and my mother. My father passed away six years back and my mother is alive ( Alhamdolillah). Can you…
Muftī Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Nov 2010
According to Islam if the property is in mother’s name, can she give it to anyone or does she have to distribute it equally among all the children?
According to Islam if the property is in mother’s name, can she give it to anyone or does she have to distribute it equally among all the children?…
Muftī Yusuf Ibn Yaqub - Ask Imaam25 Feb 2010
How does one distribute the father's wealth, who leaves behind only a wife, four sons and a daughter. His parents are deceased.
How does one distribute the father's wealth, who leaves behind only a wife, four sons and a daughter. His parents are deceased.
Ml. Zeyad Danka - Ask Imaam15 Feb 2010
1.A father wants to give 1/3 of his property to his 2 daughters as gift. Then again he wants.... 2. 2. Bangladesh Govt. is planning to introduce a law that will force fathers to give equal share to daughters in property like sons .
1.A father wants to give 1/3 of his property to his 2 daughters as gift. Then again he wants to make a will giving 2 daugthers equal to one son . Is…
Ml. Musa Sugapong - Ask Imaam21 Oct 2009
1. Can I make WILL in favor of my nephew, when my full brother is one of my heirs...2. Is a written Islamic WILL as per Indian law is valid?
1. Can I make WILL in favor of my nephew, when my full brother is one of my heirs 2. Is a written Islamic WILL as per Indian law is valid?
Ml. Sajid bin Shabbir - Ask Imaam2 Sep 2009
Please advice what shall i do.. Please provide some solution to this matter. We are fully aware that sisters will also have a share in fathers property.
Alhamdulillah my parents are alive. I am married and has Two children Alhamdulillah. I work in Yemen and my wife and children live in India. I have…
Ml. Abrar Mirza - Ask Imaam5 Aug 2009
1. What is the estate distribution of 2 brothers and sisters? 2. If two people went to India to wind up a property belonging to the estate, can they claim re-imbursement from ...
1. What is the estate distribution of 2 brothers and sisters? 2. If two people went to India to wind up a property belonging to the estate, can they…
Ml. Sajid bin Shabbir - Ask Imaam8 May 2009
An old lady has some property:...Please tell how will her property be divided among the heirs upon death of the old lady.
An old lady has some property: - she has 2 daughters - her parents are not alive - her husband is not alive - no uncle or aunt is alive - she has 3…
Ml. Mohammed ibn Hashim Amod - Ask Imaam5 Mar 2009
I would like to know that if a man died leaving after him his wife and kids, is it compulsory on them to distribute the property immediately after his death or they can postpone it to....
I would like to know that if a man died leaving after him his wife and kids, is it compulsory on them to distribute the property immediately after…
Ml. Asif Umar - Ask Imaam24 Feb 2009
A man died leaving behind wife , 2 brother 6 sisters, no child, no parents, How his wealth will be distributed. Please reply jazak Allah.
A man died leaving behind wife , 2 brother 6 sisters, no child, no parents, How his wealth will be distributed. Please reply jazak Allah.
Ml. Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Jan 2009
Please let me know the distribution of his estate according to the shariah.
1. A man passed away leaving behind the following: wife, brother, four sisters, four nephews and nine neices. Please let me know the distribution of…
Ml. Yusuf bin Yaqub - Ask Imaam23 Oct 2008
My late father had left behind life insurance policies which had been distributed in his estate along with letters to all beneficiaries stating what the capital and interest portions
I would like to give a smal background first and then follow it with the question My late father had left behind life insurance policies which had…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Oct 2008
Our family consisted of 10 brothers and two sisters. Both our parents are dead. One of our brothers died in 1978 leaving behind wife, four sons and two daughters....how is the estate distributed?
Our family consisted of 10 brothers and two sisters. Both our parents are dead. One of our brothers died in 1978 leaving behind wife, four sons and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Aug 2008
Do i have a share in my grandfathers inheritance?
just want to find out that after the death of my father, me, my mother and sisters do have a share in my grandfather money and property. My…
Ml. Luqman Hansrot - Ask Imaam21 Jul 2008
Distributing an estate
My grandfather died in 2003, he had two sons and four daughters at that time, within the next year two of his daughters were also deceased, I wanted…
- 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 Imaam8 Jun 2008
Can i be added an an heir to the trust fund?
1.my husband and i have only one child(daughter) so far who is 5 years old,i would like to know if it is possible for him to make up a trust fund…
Ml. Ismail Moosa - 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Imaam24 Mar 2004
Can I pay my sisters their legitimate share as per the law of inheritance, for the house, constructed by our late father, the income of which is enjoyed only by our younger brother since 1996?
Assalamu ? Alaikum wa Rahamatulla, My father, who passed away in 1996, assigned the house constructed by him to my younger brother, my three elder…
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 Imaam6 Oct 2003
What is the ruling regarding distribution of pension fund benefits on the death of a person.
Most companies require an employee to fill in a beneficiary form for nomination of beneficiaries of one's pension after the employees death. Is it…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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