Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My father gifted his property to my autistic nephew, citing his condition as the reason. This has caused resentment, as I was always told the property would be divided equally between me and my brother. Am I wrong to feel upset about this decision? Answer Thank you for your […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In a deceased estate where the house is to be sold according to Islamic inheritance laws, should it be sold at the valuation provided by estate agents or at open market value, can an heir occupy the house before probate is finalized and be required to pay rent, and […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My late father owned seven properties, with one in his name, one in my and my brother’s names, and the rest in my mother’s name. Do the properties in my mother’s name count as inheritance, and how long can we delay distribution? Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question How should we handle a bequest that conflicts with Islamic law? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds. Peace and blessings be upon the Messenger sent as a mercy to the worlds, […]