QUESTION: I am embarking on drawing up a will. I have a son, a daughter and a wife. Can I split the inheritance equally between my two children? ANSWER: The shares of the inheritance case are as follows: The son would receive 58.33%, the daughter would receive 29.17%,...
QUESTION: Is it permissible for a non-Muslim parent to bequeath more than one third of their wealth to their Muslim son? The parent wishes to divide his estate equally between his two sons, one of whom is a Muslim. Will the Muslim son be allowed to accept the bequest?...
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...