Question
The deceased has bequeathed life-long residence for his wife in the house. The house may be distributed to the heirs only after her death. Is this bequest valid?
Answer
The bequest is haraam. It is not valid. A bequest for an heir is valid only if all the baaligh heirs happily consent.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 28 No 08
- PDF page
- 7
Appears under GIRLS AND KUFR EDUCATION (approximate).