Inheritance

QUESTION: A person passed away while owing money to SARS from his business. The family intends to sell out all the goods in his shop and declare him bankrupt when SARS comes to claim their money. Is this permissible? ANSWER: In principle, as a Muslim, if one owes...

QUESTION: A family inherited a property from their father. He had two sons and one daughter. However, one son has passed away and he is survived by two adopted children and a wife. Going forward, when dividends are paid out, kindly explain how it should be...

QUESTION: A property of my late grandfather was recently sold. We need to distribute the money received to the rightful heirs. Both my grandparents are deceased. They had 11 children (8 sons , 3 daughters). Only 1 so  and 2 daughters are currently alive. One of the...

QUESTION: My deceased brother worked in a hotel for 8 years. My brother was in the F&B (food and beverage) department. His main line of work entailed serving food and alcoholic drinks to patrons. His estate has not been wound up as yet. Are his earnings considered...

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: 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...