Can Muslims accept bequests made by their kuffaar parents/relatives?
Yes, Muslims can accept the wasiyyat made by kuffaar.
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Death and Wills
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The deceased has the following relatives: wife, daughters, 2 brothers, one sister (same father and same mother), and 3 stepbrothers and 2 stepsisters
The heirs are: Wife, 3 daughters, 2 brothers and 1 sister. The Allaati brother and 3 Allaati sisters do not inherit. Shares: Wife one eighth; 3 daughters two thirds jointly; The…
The deceased is survived by only her husband, brother, sister, nephews and nieces (both paternal and maternal).
The heirs of the deceased are only her husband, brother and sister. The nephews and nieces do not inherit. Her husband inherits 50% of her estate. The remaining 50% should be…
When my mother died she had a big house in her estate.
Your brother is out to fraud you of your inheritance. He has to pay you your full inheritance share. He is liable for the big house he had demolished in a haraam manner. His claim…
The only relatives of the deceased are 2 daughters, 3 paternal nephews and 2 paternal nieces.
The share of the two daughters is two thirds of the estate. The remaining one third has to be shared equally between the paternal nephews. The paternal nieces do not inherit in…
The deceased left only 2 brothers, 2 sisters and also 2 stepbrothers (same father different mothers).
In the presence of a Haqeeqi brothers and sisters, the Allaati brothers will not inherit. Only the 2 full brothers and 2 sisters will inherit. The estate should be divided into six…
Can loose stones be placed around the grave?
Loose stones may be placed around the grave.
The deceased used to pay his Zakaat every year.
If the deceased had made a wasiyyat (bequest-issued a directive) to pay his outstanding Zakaat, then it is Waajib to pay it from one third the value of the estate. If he had not…
I am the only relative of my kaafir mother who stipulates in her will that I have to cremate her.
Instruct some non-Muslim to do the cremation. In fact, it will be kuffaar who will be doing the cremation. You will not be physically doing the cremation nor should you be present.
Is there Janaazah rites for a baby who died the day he was born?
Janaazah services - kafan, dafan, Salaat - must be performed for even a one day old child who dies.
The deceased has bequeathed life-long residence for his wife in the house.
The bequest is haraam. It is not valid. A bequest for an heir is valid only if all the baaligh heirs happily consent.
My late father had passed away in 1985 (40 years ago).
The Shariah states that your father and your brother who have usurped the entire estate are to be assigned to Jahannam. The punishment is severe, and they will be deprived of…
How does a Trust impact on Islamic Inheritance?
The entire trust deed is in conflict with the Shariah. A trust entity has absolutely no Shar‟i validity. However, it may be adopted to circumvent certain kuffaar laws. But the…
A house was bought with haraam money which was acquired from gambling, interest and other haraam ways.
No! The house must incumbently be given away as Sadqah or it may be sold and the money given as Sadqah. It is not permissible for the heirs to even live in the haraam house.
My deceased father did not complete all his Qadha Salaat.
Since he did not make a wasiyyat, you may give Sadqah on his behalf and make dua for his maghfirat (forgiveness).
If a man dies whilst intoxicated, should Janaazah Salaat be performed for him?
Janaazah Salaat remains Waajib even if he died whilst intoxicated.
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Is it Sunnat to make dua collectively after burying the mayyit?
The collective reciting of dua at the grave is bid'ah.
Is it Sunnah to fix a tree branch/twig on the grave after burial?
If placing a branch of a tree on the grave has become a custom, then it is bid'ah.