What are females supposed to do if a close relative dies?
It is not permissible for women to go to the home where a janaazah is being ar-
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How should the estate of the deceased be distributed if his wife is pregnant?
When the wife of the mayyit is pregnant, it is advisable to postpone distribution of the estate until the birth of the child so as to ascertain its sex. The child may also be…
Does breast-feeding create ties of inheritance?
No, breast-feeding does not give rise to ties of inheritance. Q.We are 4 partners in a business. One partner has died. Do his heirs assume his partnership share? Do they become…
Is it permissible for the husband to enter the grave to assist with the burial of his wife?
When it is permissible for other males to carry the Janaazah of a woman, what doubt do you have about the husband also carrying? Regarding entering the grave, only the Mahram males…
My mother who was a non- Muslim has passed away.
There are no ties of inheritance between Muslims and non-Muslims. While a non- Muslim may bequeath something for a Muslim, the Muslim may not claim inheritance. As such, you may…
Is it permissible to play an audio recording of the Qur‟aan while one is doing some work?
Yes, it is permissible. As long as one is listening, it will be permissible even if one is DECEPTION/FRAUD A trader who had died was being punished in his grave. His groans and…
A Maulana who is the executor of my father‟s estate, distributed the assets before paying the debts.
This molvi is a moron. It is compulsory to first pay the debts of the deceased. The distribution of the assets takes place only after payment of the debts. All the heirs must…
Is the executor of the deceased entitled to sell any assets of the estate at will?
The executor has no right to sell the asset of the deceased. All the assets must be distributed to the heirs. After finalization of the distribution, each heir may do with his/her…
My son is excessively insolent to us (his parents).
Regardless of your son‟s evil and disobedience, he will inherit in your estate. He may not be deleted from your will. He will inherit his Islamic share. Never do something which…
It is my heartfelt desire to be buried in Jannatul Baqi in Madinah Tayyibah.
The „specific‟ dua is your „heartfelt‟ desire. A person who is qualified for burial in Jannatul Baqi will ultimately be buried there even if he/she was buried elsewhere. The…
Is it permissible for Hanafis to perform Janaazah Salaat for a Shaafi who died in India?
It is not permissible for Hanafis to perform Janaazah Salaat if the body is not present.
Can the husband enter the grave to assist with the burial of his wife?
On death, the Nikah terminates. He may opt to enter the grave. Her mahram males have to handle her Janaazah.
The plot of land on which my brother has built his house belonged to my father who has died.
The house built by your brother belongs to him while the land on which the house was built belongs to the heirs. The current value of the vacant land is for the heirs.
My deceased father has left some money.
If the deceased had made a wasiyyat (i.e. issued a directive/bequest) for Hajj Badal to be performed for him, then it will be incumbent to have the Hajj performed for him. The…
Can we plant flowers on the grave?
Flowers, etc. should not be planted on graves. It is in conflict with the Sunnah. It is a practice of the kuffaar.
A brother who reverted to Islam is being cremated by his non-Muslim family.
If those who want to perform Janaazah Salaat for the brother whose family is cremating him, are Shaafis, they may perform Janaazah Salaat. However, Hanafis may not perform Janaazah…
Please advise on the following: In our school we collect sadqah everyday from the learners to teach them about sadqah and this money must be given to
The whole scheme is haraam. Firstly, if any child is not baaligh, then it is haraam to take any money from them on the pretext of Sadqah. Secondly, this whole scheme is haraam. It…
Is it permissible to reserve a grave for oneself?
It is permissible.
The cemetery burial cost for burial in the Muslim section of the graveyard is much more than the cost for burial in the non-Muslim section.
Never be buried in a kuffaar cemetery. It is an abode on which the Curse of Allah Ta‟ala settles. Regardless of the higher price, ensure that burial is in a Muslim cemetery, not in…
The estate of the deceased father was not wound up.
Firstly, those who had failed to wind up the estate expeditiously should repent, make Taubah for the extremely grave sin they are guilty of. Procrastinating in winding up the…