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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.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
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Islamic Wills (Wasiyyah) fatawa — page 1 of 12
- Jamiat KZN29 Sep 2026
Can a Muslim inherit or accept a bequest from a non-Muslim?
In South Africa, can a Muslim inherit or accept a bequest from a non-Muslim?
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui - Jamiat KZN23 Sep 2026
Will a Separated Wife and Her Children Inherit From the Father?
My father has two wives. He has separated from his second wife and his children from his second wife. If my father passes away, will his second wife…
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui - Jamiat KZN23 Sep 2026
Can the Family Claim a Deceased Person’s Bequest?
My father made a bequest for several people after his demise. Some are alive, and some have passed away. Are the families of those who have passed…
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui - Jamiat KZN15 Sep 2026
Drawing up non-Shariah Wills
As a Muslim solicitor, is it permissible for me to draw up a non-Shariah will for my Muslim clients?
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui - Mufti Online10 Aug 2026
Making a bequest for a non-heir
With regard to Islamic inheritance, we are 3 sisters and 2 brothers and my mother. My father wants to add his sister (my aunty) as an inheritor. Can…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Jul 2026
Making a bequest that a portion of the profits from one's investment should continuously be given in charity after one's demise
I do not have cash on hand, but I wish and request my heirs and executors of my estate to continue with my donations and qurbaanies after my demise.…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online7 Jul 2026
Having two witnesses when drawing up a will
1. Is it compulsory to have 2 witnesses for a will? 2. If one witness is given the will to sign 3 days after the testator drew up his will and the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood11 May 2026
Bequest From A Mentally Ill Individual
I have some questions regarding an Aaqil Baaligh person when it comes to inheritance, Wasiyat: Q1) Who determines whether a person is considered…
Mufti Abrar Ahmad Motala - Camperdown2 Mar 2026
Bequest in Favor of Apostate [Murtad] and Illegitimate Children
A Muslim man was previously married and had two daughters from that marriage. However, both of these daughters are now out of the fold of Islam. He…
Baba Abu Bakr - Mufti Online3 Jan 2026
Making a bequest to be given ghusl with zamzam
If someone makes a bequest that his body should be washed with Zamzam when he is being given ghusl, is this permissible?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Camperdown1 Jan 2026
Does Vehicle Registration Constitute Ownership Islamically?
Please can you provide guidance as to Shariah ruling on the ownership / inheritance of the below situation. My Father purchased a vehicle – with his…
Rukunuddin Bin Jahangir - Mufti Online22 Nov 2025
Making a bequest for one's unmarried sister
Is it permissible to bequeath a portion of my estate (a third or less) to my unmarried sister? Will she be considered a part of the heirs if I'm…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam4 Oct 2025
I did not have access to my father's inheritance for 7 years. How do I calculate Zakat for those years?
I have a query relating to zakaat. My Father had passed away 7 years ago and had left me jewellery and an investment policy. I had no access to the…
Sohail ibn Arif - MUBZ18 Sep 2025
Utilizing the Government Funeral Benefit for Kafn and Burial Expenses
Assalamualaykum Hope you are well. At work we have to have a funeral benefit, is it permissible if my mayyit expenses , ie. Kafn etc may come from…
- Jamiat KZN15 Sep 2025
What are the Shar’i guidelines regarding bequests in a Will?
I am currently busy with my will, and I would like to know what the Shar’i guidelines are regarding bequests.
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui - Jamiat KZN7 Sep 2025
Validity of bequests for a predeceased person
My father made a bequest for a number of people after his demise. Some are alive and some have passed away. Are the families of those who have…
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui - Ask Imaam24 Aug 2025
Can an inheritor refuse to accept his\her share of inheritance?
If any inheritor (Waris) of inheritance (meeras) does not wish to accept his/her meeras share may be with intent of goodwill (ehsaan) or sacrifice…
Ismail Dawoodjee - Ibn Masood14 Aug 2025
Bequest To Be Buried Abroad
A person emigrated to a new a country. He made a Wasiyyat for his body to be returned to his home country for burial. Will it be permissible for his…
Mufti Abdur Rahman Abdur Razak - Ask Imaam7 Aug 2025
Inheritance for Non-Contributing Family Member
AsSalamalekum Wa Rahmatullai Wa Barakatuhu, I am a 43 yearsold brother. I used to live in US and CANADA, now moved to India to help my mother as my…
- Ask Imaam27 Jul 2025
I owed someone money but he passed away, who should I give it to?
I Owe someone 20 Pounds, that person has passed away and also his wife, they have 10 children, who should I give this 20 pound too? can I give this…
Hussein Muhammad - Ask Imaam12 Jun 2025
What to do if a person has no heirs?
If a person who lives alone passes away who has no known relatives, what happens to his wealth and belongings?
Hasan Ahmed Razzak - MUBZ12 Jun 2025
Delaying the Janāzah Ṣalāh & Burial to Take the Body to the House
السلام عليكم After the ghusl of the mayet is complete, is it permissible to take the body to the house before the janazah salaah takes place? Is…
- Mufti Online26 May 2025
Making a bequest for an heir
A lady has a property that she earns rental from. She has stated verbally that upon her demise, this property must go to her 3 sisters. If she…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood26 May 2025
Bequest of a Non-Muslim for a Muslim
Is it permissible for a non-Muslim parent to bequeath more than one third of their wealth to their Muslim son? The parent wishes to divide his…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - MUBZ14 May 2025
Will Children Inherit if The Father has Relinquished Parental Responsibilities
Assalaamu ‘alaykum. Would children still have the right to inherit should their father pass away even if their father has chosen to relinquish his…
- Mufti Online9 May 2025
Verbally changing one's Islamic will and appointing witnesses over the amendment
A person (Ziyaad) included the following provision in his will: 4.2. I confirm that the below is due by me in respect of my religious liabilities…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam8 May 2025
If a divorce was to happen islamicaly does my wife take half of everything I own?
My question is regarding Inheritance. If a divorce was to happen islamicaly does my wife take half of everything i own for example my house is under…
Zakir Husain - MUBZ20 Feb 2025
Inheriting a Life Insurance Policy
Salaams, I would like to know what is the law in terms of shariah with regards to life insurance. My mum and my dad both passed away together in a…
- Mufti Online4 Feb 2025
Woman making wasiyyat to gift her house to her husband's heirs
I would like to find out if this method is correct. If not, what would be the best method? A man had a family. His wife passed away then he…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam31 Jan 2025
How do i work out Zakaat on inheritance?
As salaam u alaykum Respected ulama I have no difficulty discharging the zakaat but I am a little confused with regards to the Zakaat obligation and…
- Mufti Online27 Jan 2025
Fidyah for a person who suffered from dementia
A man passed away, leaving behind his wife, a son, two daughters, a brother and a sister. Let's say he left an estate valued at $100,000. He had…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Azaadville5 Dec 2024
A Wasiyyat (Bequest) Made In Favour Of An Heir
Marhoom had made verbal bequests as follows but no transfer of ownership was done after these verbal requests were made: The wife will inherit the…
- MUBZ4 Dec 2024
Wealth Given to Heirs Post-Dementia – Pre-Demise
Assalamualaikum Please advise on the following: a) Female mother/sister- returned to the mercy of Allah on 25 September 2024 age at time of death 93…
- MJC29 Nov 2024
Non-Compliant Will
1. It remains a most regrettable phenomenon that Muslims continue to make wills that do not comply to Sharīʿah, despite the wide latitude that South…
Mufti Taha Karaan - Jamiat KZN21 Sep 2024
Validity of bequests for a predeceased person
My father made a bequest for a number of people after his demise. Some are alive and some have passed away. Are the families of those who have…
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui - MUBZ16 Aug 2024
Gifting Property to Children but Keeping the Income
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Respected mufti I’ve been asked regarding the permissability of the following as far as inheritance/bequest is…
- Mufti Online15 Aug 2024
Having a Western will
Is it haraam to have a Western will? The Islamic ruling related to who inherit is not my preference, can someone out of my family also inherit?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - MUBZ22 Jul 2024
Attending the Funeral of a Non-Musim
Can a revert muslim burry or attend a funeral of non Muslim eg family friend,give understanding in answer
- MUBZ17 Jun 2024
Wuḍūfor the One Giving Ghusl to the Deceased — Hair Extensions on the Deceased
Asalaam Muftisab Does a person need to be in a state of wudhu when giving Ghusl to the deceased? With braids. 1) Must one take time to unplait the…
- MUBZ16 Jun 2024
Can a Man Lower His Mother-in-law into Her Grave?
Can a man lower his deceased mother-in-law into her grave?
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