Is it permissible for a Muslim to make a bequest for a non-Muslim relative?
Although there are no ties of inheritance between Muslims and non-Muslims, bequest will be valid from both sides.
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Death and Wills
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The mayyit (deceased) had made wasiyyat of residence for his adopted daughter to allow her to live in the property for five years.
The wasiyyat is valid. She has the right to reside in the property for 5 years. The property remains the asset of the heirs. After 5 years, her right terminates.
In an argument a man killed his father.
The son who murdered his father is non-existent in so far as inheritance is concerned. Thus the heirs are the wife, the one daughter, and the 1 brother and 1 sister. The share of…
One of the heirs had built a house on the land inherited by several heirs.
The ground is part of the estate. However, the house built by the heir belongs to him/her. The issue now is to decide the fate of the house. The heirs can offer to buy the house or…
The deceased is survived by only two daughters.
The fact that the woman married in terms of the Christian faith renders her a Murtaddah. She is not a Muslim. As such she inherits nothing. The only other daughter receives the…
The only relatives of a deceased woman are her two sisters and her paternal uncle‟s grandson.
The 2 sisters receive two thirds of the estate. The grandson of the paternal uncle receives one third.
A speaker-system has been set up in the Qabrustaan.
The speaker system in the Qabrustaan is not permissible. The collective dua is bid'ah. This shaitaaniyat is not permissible.
The deceased is survived by only one full brother 3 full sisters, 2 stepbrothers (same father) and 1 stepsister (same father).
Only the 1 full brother and the 3 full sisters inherit. The estate has to be divided into 5 shares. The brother receives 2 shares, and each sister 1 share.
Can I sell my property to one son who will pay the amount in instalments?
While you are alive you can sell your property to your sons. Whatever amount remains unpaid by the time of your death will be for the heirs.
May the face of the mayyit be exposed for viewing by relatives and friends?
This custom is not permissible. The face of the mayyit should not be exposed for viewing.
Can we make dua for the mayyit before burial?
There is no collective dua. Any one may make dua silently for the mayyit at any time without making it a function/ custom. He/she may silently make a dua without others being…
Where should the Janaazah Salaat be made?
The Janaazah Salaat may be performed anywhere except in the Musjid. According to the Hanafi Math-hab, Janaazah Salaat is not permissible inside the Musjid proper.
Some Maulanas make a collective loud dua at the graveside.
The 'some maulanas' are practicing bid'ah. The hands should not be lifted and the dua should not be collective and audible.
Is it permissible to serve food for people after burial?
The custom of serving food after the burial is bid'ah and not permissible.
Among the assets of the deceased are also animals sheep, goats, cattle, etc.
If any heir wants animals physically, then his/her share of the animals should be given physically. If no one wants the animals, these should be sold.
What is the position of wild animals, e.g.
If the animals were purchased by the deceased, or introduced into the fenced farm by the deceased, then these will be assets in his estate, and all the heirs have their respective…
One of the heirs is a confirmed drug addict.
Yes, his inheritance may be given to him in instalments.
My uncle passed away.
When your uncle-in-law passed away, the following were alive: One sister, one brother, one stepsister (same father) and one stepbrother. Besides these, we have understood that he…
The deceased was a murtad.
Yes, Muslim relatives will inherit the estate of the murtad.
A murtad had made a wasiyyat (bequest) for a Muslim relative.
Muslims can accept the wasiyyat made by the murtad.