Inheritance

October 31, 2025 2 mins

Can Co-Owners Sell a Gifted House Without One Sibling’s Consent?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If one sibling refuses to communicate after our parents gifted us a home, can we estimate her share of the contents and sell the house without her consent? What should our father do with her share according to the Hanafi school? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most […]
September 25, 2025 2 mins

Do Heirs Owe Fidya If Records Are Absent?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it mandatory for executors to estimate and pay fidya for a deceased if no clear record exists? If a will states that religious obligations should be paid “if known,” and there are no clear records, are executors obliged to estimate and pay fidya from the estate? Or is […]
August 27, 2025 4 mins

What If An Heir Disposes Of Inheritance Without Consent of Others?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What is the ruling when an heir disposes of the inheritance without the consent of the others, resulting in financial loss and deprivation of rightful shares, especially for the daughters? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and […]
August 17, 2025 2 mins

Can a Man Bequeath His Entire Property to His Brother in Islam?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can a man bequeath all his property to his brother or nephew if he has children, or is he limited to one-third in his will? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your […]
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