How is a wasiyyat made?
Wasiyyat is a bequest which is related to after death. The wasiyyat amount/asset will be paid to the person from one third the value of the estate of the deceased. You may…
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Death and Wills
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As Salaamu Alaikum I am married COP and need to make a shariah will ,how do i make it.
Since your marriage is registered in terms of the community of property regime, an Islamic Will is not valid according to the law of the land. However, despite this, your first…
When throwing sand into the grave three times, should one hand or both hands be used?
Use both hands to throw sand into the grave.
I am told that Rasulullah’s garments were not removed when his blessed body was given ghusl.
Rasulullah’s garments were not removed at the time of giving him ghusl. A voice had commanded the Sahaabah to give Nabi (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) ghusl with his clothes on.
I visit the Qabr of my mother every week and I throw water on her Qabr.
The act of pouring water on the Qabr is prohibited for the following reasons: 1) It never was the practice of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam), the Sahaabah and of the…
My deceased father is survived by four daughters, three sisters and a son of his brother.
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…
Are the following provisions in a Will valid according to the Shariah?
(1) The first provision is haraam in that the inheritance of the heirs is denied to them before the age of 25. On buloogh, the inheritance has to be handed to the heirs. Only if an…
How must ghusl be given if only part of the body is found?
Ghusl will not be given if only the head is found. It will be wrapped in a cloth and buried. If half of the body is found with the head, ghusl will be made. If half is found…
Can a Muslim attend the funeral of his non-Muslim relative?
It is not permissible for a Muslim to attend the funeral of a non-Muslim even if the deceased is a close relative or even if a parent. It is a grave sin to attend the funeral of a…
I have an African grey parrot which generally has a long life.
(1) Yes, your parrot will form part of your estate to be inherited by your heirs. (2) The heir who accepts to take the parrot and care for it will be accepting it as part of…
Before consummation of the marriage, the husband died.
Yes, she inherits in his estate. Similarly, if the wife dies prior to consummation, the husband inherits in her estate.
After the mayyit has been given ghusal and kafan, is it permissible for his female cousin to sit close by to recite the Qur'aan?
It is not permissible for any ghair mahram to be present, not even female cousins.
In Janaazah Salaat, the Imaam did not make Salaam after the 4th Takbeer.
They should wait for the Imaam without reciting the 5th Takbeer, and make Salaam with the Imaam. However, if they made Salaam after the 4th Takbeer, the Salaat will be valid.
My grandmother's sister passed away. 1. While her body was lying in the lounge, some people said that the face must be opened before the Yaaseen recit
These people are morons. It was not permissible to have opened the face of the deceased grandmother nor was it permissible to have recited Yaaseen. This practice is bid'ah. The…
The sole heir of the deceased is his wife.
Since the only heir is the wife, the entire estate goes to her. The mufti's ruling that she receives only 25% and the balance is for Sadqah, is incorrect.
Why can't a Muslim attend the funeral of his/ her non-Muslim parents?
To say the least, your thinking is the effect of gross deficiency of Imaan. A Muslim may not attend the funeral of even his parents who are non-Muslims for the simple reason that…
Recently there was an accident. The Muslim driver was stuck in the car.
Once a Wali went with a group of his mureeds to visit his neighbour who was on his deathbed. When people were making talqeen of the Kalimah to him, he would respond: 'Ten, eleven',…
Why are Muslims not allowed to cremate their dead?
Muslims are not allowed to be cremated for the following reasons: 1) Muslims are not Hindus nor atheists. 2) The Islamic system of burial is divinely ordained and has been…
A prominent Aalim whilst refuting the erroneous beliefs of the Ahl-e-Bid'ah, writes inter alia: "Ta'ziyat is only for three days……." At the conclusion
Subhaanallaah! Directing the ignorant masses to Bukhaari Shareef and Muslim Shareef, and Hadhrat Shah Muhammad Ishaaq (rahmatullah alayh) is like placing pearls and diamonds in…
Is the following Trust valid in the Shariah?
The formation of such a trust is haraam. Every stipulation in this trust is haraam. On the death of a person, his/her heirs are entitled to immediately claim their Shar'i shares.…