Question
My non-Muslim mother has left a property for me in her will. Am I allowed to accept it?
Answer
There are no ties of inheritance between Muslims and non-Muslims. However, a bequest made by a non-Muslim for a Muslim is valid. Thus, your wife may accept whatever was bequeathed for her in her non-Muslim mother's will.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 27 No 10
- PDF page
- 11
Appears under DIVORCEES AND INHERITANCE (approximate).