Question
My brother who is in charge of my deceased father's estate has not finalized the estate even after five years. He has taken over the business. The heirs have not been given their shares of inheritance. He gives us gifts and invites us for meals. Is it permissible to accept?
Answer
Since you are aware of the usurpation perpetrated by your brother, the effect of which permeates all the money, etc. in his possession, you too are included in the usurpation although of a lesser degree than your brother. It is not permissible to accept gifts from him nor to eat the food he offers.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 25 No 10
- PDF page
- 2
Appears under ‘A HARAAM GAMBLING SCHEME (approximate).