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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.
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Islamic Wills (Wasiyyah) fatawa — page 9 of 12
- Ask Imaam1 Feb 2010
We require more information
My father died about 11 yrs. ago. We did not divide his estate at that time. We thought it is supposed to be divided between his wife and daughters…
Ml. Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Nov 2009
Can a female revert inherit from her parents?
A female revert has christian parents.Upon their death can she inherit from them? because a Mufti saheb said that she can inherit, could you also…
- Ask Imaam12 Nov 2009
I (37) have an elder(39) brother and a younger(35) sister. My father died last november leaving some property including a five storey building which he made by my mother's name...
I (37) have an elder(39) brother and a younger(35) sister. My father died last november leaving some property including a five storey building which…
Ml. Ishaq E. Moosa - 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 Jun 2009
reply please
A piece of land is in the name of the Son. However, father and brothers have contributed to buying the property. We do not know each one…
- Ask Imaam26 May 2009
My father who was passed away three years before and he has left property behind him. Before 3 months of his death he has declared his intention verbally in front of we two..
My father who was passed away three years before and he has left property behind him. Before 3 months of his death he has declared his intention…
Ml. Ismail Moosa - 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 Imaam23 Mar 2009
Deceased leaves only one surviving sister and many nephews and nieces from already deceased brothers and sisters. No surviving parens and no surving children.
Deceased leaves only one surviving sister and many nephews and nieces from already deceased brothers and sisters. No surviving parens and no surving…
Ml. Ishaq E. Moosa - Ask Imaam9 Mar 2009
Property of my late dad was sold. It’s being repaid monthly interest free over five years. For zakah should we include the full balance remaining at zakah year end?
Property of my late dad was sold. It’s being repaid monthly interest free over five years. For zakah should we include the full balance remaining at…
Ml. Ishaq E. Moosa - Ask Imaam5 Mar 2009
I have 4 daughters. Who will inherit from me?
If i have four daughter after i died who will share my property. my brohther had one son and one brother had one son just for my knoweldge,, pls…
Ml. Ebrahim Desai - 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 Imaam4 Mar 2009
can a person make a wasiyyay for his grandchildren, even though his children are alive. Can he exclude some grandchildren because they are baaligh already ?
can a person make a wasiyyay for his grandchildren, even though his children are alive. Can he exclude some grandchildren because they are baaligh…
Ml. Sajid bin Shabbir - Ask Imaam25 Feb 2009
My father died and has given in writing all his property and cash (which he acquired at the time of death) equally to my 4 sisters.
My father died and has given in writing all his property and cash (which he acquired at the time of death) equally to my 4 sisters. My 4 sisters,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Feb 2009
A man Abdul Wahab has 4 children, 1 son named Idris and 3 daughters. He has a common property. Abdul Wahab and his wife passes away.
A man Abdul Wahab has 4 children, 1 son named Idris and 3 daughters. He has a common property. Abdul Wahab and his wife passes away. NOW THE…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - 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 Dec 2008
How we distibute her wealth & property among the following relatives.
we are hanafi sunni muslims, my mother in law died last month (inna llilah e wa innallillah e rajeeoon), my question is how we distibute her wealth…
Ml. Yusuf bin Yaqub - Ask Imaam4 Dec 2008
Does my step father inherit from my mums estate? Placing flowers on the grave
AsSalaammualaikum respected Mufti & ulama Firstly may Alaah reward all of you for this noble effort of deen, 1.my mum re-married a few months before…
- Ask Imaam16 Nov 2008
A widow has requested that her will include a bequest of 1/3 of her net estate to her grandsons
A widow has requested that her will include a bequest of 1/3 of her net estate to her grandsons (sons of her daughter). would such a request be…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Oct 2008
Is it permissible to exclude an estranged child from one's will if one suspects that the child is no longer a Muslim?
Is it permissible to exclude an estranged child from one's will if one suspects that the child is no longer a Muslim?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - 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 Imaam15 Aug 2008
Require more info
we are three sisters naming 1) Safia majeed . 2) Shereen mehtab. 3) Parveen shams. The problem is the sister of my father naming zulekha (dead)…
- 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 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 Imaam24 Jun 2008
She is asking why her fathers wealth will be death
someone ask me that she is the only child of her parents. her father has some land properties and so on. now the question is why her father's wealth…
- Ask Imaam23 Jun 2008
We are joint owners of the house
me nd my husband are joint owners of the house we live in i have no investment in this property but are will is as such that upon my husbands death…
Ml. Luqman Hansrot - 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 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 Imaam30 Mar 2008
A relative in my family has died and in her will she has left me some money. The money has been in a term deposit interest earning account whilst she was alive
A relative in my family has died and in her will she has left me some money. The money has been in a term deposit interest earning account whilst…
- 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 Imaam13 Mar 2008
My question relates to inheritance. we are a family of 1 boy and 2 girls. Both my parents are still alive,alhamdulillah. When i got married, my mum...
My question relates to inheritance. we are a family of 1 boy and 2 girls. Both my parents are still alive,alhamdulillah. When i got married, my mum…
Ml. Ismail Moosa - 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 Imaam27 Nov 2007
Performing Ibaadat (worship) of Haj or Umrah with usurped funds
grand mother(nani),father purchased house,because father is usually out of the city , they purchased the house in the name of elder son,beside this…
- Ask Imaam18 Nov 2007
Would the proceeds of this fund be regarded as inheritance?
My sister is unmarried, we have no parents and she has no children, only four sisters and two brothers in total. She has no assets and only has a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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