Question
My cousin who is in charge of the estate of his deceased father, has as yet not finalized the winding up of the estate. Five years have passed. He has taken over the business of his deceased father. Only he is benefiting from the business, not the other heirs. He sometimes gives us gifts. Is it permissible to accept his gifts. Should we answer his invitation?
Answer
You should broach the subject with your cousin and politely inform him that as long as the estate has not been finalized it will not be permissible for you to accept gifts from him. The rights of all the heirs are in the business. Do not eat at his house.
The sin is exceptionally grave for mismanipulation of the estate of the deceased. The rights of the heirs are being usurped. This is also Amr Bil Ma'roof which brings in its wake the offense of people. But be concerned with Allah's pleasure, not the pleasure of people. Warn him of the dire consequences of devouring the rights of the heirs.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 25 No 09
- PDF page
- 4
Appears under SEWER RATS (approximate).