QUESTION: A property is bought on 3 equal shares: 1. Father 2. Mother 3. Son (First shares) - Son passed away first, leaving behind a wife, 1 son and 1daughter, his father, mother and 6 sisters. (Second shares) - Then the father passed away, leaving behind a wife, 6...
QUESTION: An unmarried adult daughter occupies three commercial shops belonging to a family property. Her father allowed this during his lifetime, but he also charged her rental at certain times. He has since passed away, and the property has devolved to the heirs....
QUESTION: A man passed away and is survived by his wife, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. How should his estate be distributed? ANSWER: According to the Islamic law of succession, the estate will be dissolved in the following manner: a) The burial expenses will be paid by...
QUESTION: A lady passed away and is survived by her husband, 2 adult sons and 1 adult daughter. Two rings, one pair of earrings and one sole earring make up her jewellery. She also left behind personal clothing and items, and appliances. Her daughter expressed an...
QUESTION: My late fathers’ estate needs to be dissolved. The amount is R350 000. He is survived by, my mother, four sisters and myself. Please provide the amounts for distribution. ANSWER: According to the Islamic law of succession, the estate will be dissolved in the...
I have some questions regarding an Aaqil Baaligh person when it comes to inheritance, Wasiyat: Q1) Who determines whether a person is considered 'Aaqil Baaligh'? Is it based purely on physical maturity, or are mental and psychological conditions taken into account...
Q1) As per the previous query, please clarify if the minors qualify for inheritance from their grandfather's estate? (NB. Their uncle and aunt are still alive) A1) Due to the Uncle and the Aunt being alive, the Marhoom's children will not inherit. They will only...
QUESTION: Please clarify the distribution of a Marhoom's estate. He is survived by his wife, one son, and four daughters. Can the mother be instructed to pay the shares of the children while she is still alive? ANSWER: According to the Islamic law of succession, the...