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Death and Wills The Majlis Vol 27 No 07, p.8

My non-Muslim brother who has died has bequeathed an amount for me.

Question

My non-Muslim brother who has died has bequeathed an amount for me. Is it permissible to accept it?

Answer

While there are no ties of inheritance between Muslims and non-Muslims, the Muslim is permitted to accept any bequest made by the non- Muslim.

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Appears under THE FOOD OF HARAAM EARNINGS. This heading is the nearest headline at or before the page and is approximate. Do not cite it alone.

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