Question
My husband (now ex-husband) gifted me the house. My adult children are witnesses to the gift. From the time of the gift I paid the rates, lights, water and the general maintenance. He divorced me, moved out and married another woman. Now he refuses to transfer the house on to my name. He intends putting it up for sale. What is the Shariah's ruling?
Answer
If he had gifted the house to you, then it is your property. He has no right to sell it. However, in terms of the kuffaar law, if you have no evidence, you will have no claim.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 24 No 01
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- 4
Appears under HARAAM CARRION PRODUCTS (approximate).