Category
346 answers. Every one links back to its page or issue on themajlis.co.za.
The three sisters inherit two thirds of the estate which they should share equally. The remaining third is for the brother‟s sons. In this case the nieces will not inherit. Only…
In the event of the estate being wound up only years after the death of the mayyit and no records exist of the mayyit's assets, then the only option is Sulah (compromise). The…
In the total absence of heirs, all his/her assets will be distributed to the Fuqara (poor Muslims). If the mayyit (deceased) has such relatives who are not heirs, they have a prior…
It is never permissible. It is haraam. The human body has to be compulsorily buried. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said that breaking the bones of a mayyit is just like…
It is evil and haraam to have allowed the Hindu to participate in the Janaazah Salaat. Kuffaar are Mal-oon and Mabghoodh. They should not be allowed near the mayyit.
The distribution according to kuffaar law will be merely on paper. It remains Fardh on the heirs to distribute the assets according to the Shariah.
The daughters receives two thirds which they should share equally. The one third is for the paternal nephew. The sister do not inherit in this case. The answer is incorrect. The…
Zamzam water is sacred. It should not be used to moisten the kafan. The body putrefies.
Dealing in inheritance shares is not valid prior to finalization and possession. Only after having taken possession of one‟s share, may one do with it whatever one desires.
Two thirds are for the 4 daughters to share equally, and one third is for the 3 sisters to share equally. In this case the nephew does not inherit.
The funeral custom you have explained is bid‟ah and haraam. It is not permissible to eat such food.
The house will be inherited by the four living sons and any other heirs, e.g. parents and wife. The family of the pre POLLUTING ILM Narrating from some senior, Imaam Shaafi‟…
The brother has erred grievously. He has usurped his sister‟s share of inheritance for which the punishment is everlasting residence in Jahannam according to the Qur‟aan. The…
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…
Even non-baaligh children of kuffaar may not be given Islamic burial service. Ghusl, kafan and Janaazah Salaat may not be performed for them.
Revivication of a patient is the evidence for the fact that he/she has not died. A dead person can never ever be revived. It is not permissible to sign such waivers.
If the deceased had not paid Zakaat, she was sinful. Dua of Maghfirat should be made for her. Since she did not make a wasiyyat (bequest), her Zakaat may not be paid from the…
"Distant‟ relatives, if they are Zawil Arhaam, do have shares of inheritance. As long as there are such relatives, the Muslim man may not take any of the assets of the deceased.
According to the Hanafi Math-hab, Janaazah Salaat without the presence of the body is not valid. Hanafis should not join such a Janaazah Salaat.
If all the heirs unanimously decided to sell the share of the deceased partner, that is his/her share of the assets of the partnership, it will be permissible. The proceeds thereof…