Question
I am an heir in the estate of my deceased father who was a non-Muslim. The other heirs refuse to give my share because I have embraced Islam. Legally I can institute action for my share. Will it be permissible?
Answer
It is not permissible to resort to legal action regarding the inheritance/bequest issue. According to the Shariah, you have no right to make any claim on the assets of your deceased non-Muslim father. Just forget about this issue. You have no rights in it.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 28 No 05
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- 6
Appears under ISAAL-E-THAWAAB (approximate).