There was no need for the Imaam to have made the announcement. The creditors will obviously go to the heirs/executor to claim. The announcement is a bid'ah custom. He should not…
The Majlis Vol 28 No 11, p.7
Graves may be re-used as long as the bodies have completely disintegrated.
The Majlis Vol 28 No 11, p.9
The first claim on the estate of the deceased is burial expenses, then the claims of creditors, then comes Wasiyyat, and lastly the heirs. The Wasiyyat amount will be taken from…
The Majlis Vol 28 No 11, p.10
Mother one sixth. The balance will be divided into 6 shares. Each son receives two and each daughter one share. Alternately, divide the estate into 36 shares and distribute as…
The Majlis Vol 28 No 11, p.10
The jewellery is part of your mother's estate. It belongs to all the heirs. You must return it to the estate.
The Majlis Vol 28 No 11, p.10
The amount must be returned to your father's estate. The gift is invalid.
The Majlis Vol 28 No 11, p.10
No, they may not take out one third before distribution of the assets. Only after each heir receives his/her share, may they contribute of their free will whatever amount they…
The Majlis Vol 28 No 11, p.11
The Qur'aan benefits the deceased much. The deceased look forward for the reward of Qur'aan Tilaawat. It is also permissible for relatives who are still alive.
The Majlis Vol 28 No 11, p.11