Inheritance

December 19, 2024 7 mins

How Should We Handle a Bequest That Conflicts with Islamic Law?

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, […]
December 8, 2024 5 mins

Can Property Be Divided Among Heirs Before Death?

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is it permissible for a father to divide his inheritance during his lifetime to avoid disputes after his death? 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 […]
November 18, 2024 2 mins

Can I Use the Return on Funds That I Plan to Gift?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I plan to gift my share of the inheritance to my brother, but we haven’t been able to connect due to misunderstandings. Can I keep the money in my halal savings account, which generates profit, and use the profits while I wait to give him the full amount? Is […]
October 26, 2024 5 mins

Who Determines the Shares of Inheritance for the Heirs?

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Who determines the shares of inheritance for the heirs? And can any heir take whatever they want? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, and his Companions. The one who determined the […]
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