QUESTION: A person passed away and is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter. The deceased kept some money at home which he regarded as both his and his wife's to be used for household expenses. Does this money belong to the wife, or does it form part of the...
QUESTION: If there is no executor clearly stipulated in a will, how does one go about appointing an executor? ANSWER: Generally, an executor is appointed and recorded in the will. If the deceased has not recorded any executor to wind up the estate, you may refer to...
QUESTION: With regards to the distribution of assets in an estate, how do the heirs resolve a situation where one heir is in disagreement with the proposed decision? ANSWER: It is imperative to understand that the laws of inheritance are stipulated in the Quraan...
QUESTION: My late mother left her jewellery in my possession before her passing. I did not distribute it when she passed away, assuming that it was mine since it was given to me for safekeeping. My concern now is whether the jewellery is mine, or should it have been...
QUESTION: Please confirm if it Sunnah to announce at a Mayyit if the Marhoom is owing any money, or if anyone has any claims, to contact the family? ANSWER: Hadrat Zubair Radiallahu Anhu left behind many debts on his demise. When his son paid the debts, the children...
QUESTION: We inherited a family business from our deceased father, who has unsettled money due to me. I owe my late father's heirs money. Can I offset the business debt with the money owed to me? ANSWER: Yes, it is permissible on condition that there is mutual consent...
Question:- If the heir’s consent to a Wasiyyat made in favour of an heir, can they retract from the Wasiyyat? Answer:- The heirs do not have the right of retracting from a Wasiyyat once they have consented to it, provided that the consent or approval was granted after...
QUESTION: A brother, who has recently reverted to Islam, asked if Muslims can inherit from non-Muslims? Are there any special conditions associated with this inheritance? ANSWER: A Muslim does not inherit from a non-Muslim, nor does a non-Muslim inherit from a Muslim....