Inheritance

May 22, 2026 3 mins

Is Gifting All One’s Money to a Non-Baligh Child Valid?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a baligh cousin of a non-baligh child says to the non-baligh child, “I give you all my money” or “I gave you all my money,” then does the money of the baligh cousin become the property of the non-baligh child? Is the father, while alive, the sole legal […]
May 16, 2026 3 mins

How Can I Reconcile with Past Abuse and Equal Distribution of Wealth from My Fat...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My father was abusive and caused me deep harm throughout my life, yet he has now chosen to divide his estate equally among all his children without acknowledging the injustice I endured. How can I reconcile with this and move forward Islamically? Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]
May 15, 2026 2 mins

Can We Sell a House Inherited from Someone Who Earned Through Bribery?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My father’s uncle was a tax officer, and he made a house with money derived from taxes and bribes (most likely). After his death, the house came under the possession of my father, and after his death, the house came under my and my family’s possession via inheritance. So, […]
February 12, 2026 4 mins

How Is an Estate Distributed, and Is a Lifetime Transfer Valid?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How is an estate distributed when a man dies, leaving a wife, siblings, and nephews? And is a lifetime transfer valid if he had mental illnesses? Answer I pray you are well. In this situation, not all the information required has been provided. The Wife’s Share if There Are No […]
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