Some years ago a person passed away.
It is not valid. According to the Shariah, it is imperative to first take possession of one's inheritance. Only after one's share has come into one's possession, may one do with it…
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Death and Wills
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What is the status of fees charged by executors of the estates of deceased persons?
Exploitation and rip-off. For reading and writing a couple of pages, the legal thugs charge tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of rands, depending on the amount of…
Is punishment in the grave for only kuffaar?
Punishment in the grave is for kuffaar as well as for evil Muslims.
A man had allowed his stepson to build a house on his (the stepfather's) plot.
If the stepfather had not gifted the plot to him, then he may not use the house before settling with the heirs. The heirs are entitled to insist on him vacating the premises and…
One of the heirs rejects the Shariah's Laws of Inheritance.
The heir who rejects Allah's Laws of Inheritance and refuses to submit to the Shariah's distribution order loses his Imaan. He is no longer a Muslim.
Is it permissible for the heirs of a deceased to pay his outstanding Zakaat?
If the deceased had not made a wasiyyat (bequest) to this effect, then it is not permissible to pay his Zakaat from his estate without the willing consent of all the adult heirs.…
My relatives belong to the Qabar Pujaari sect.
Join only in the Janaazah Salaat. Immediately after the Janaazah Salaat leave without participating in the bid'ah dua after the Salaat. Do not go to the qabrustaan.
Jamiatul Falaagh Muslim Burial Service attends to the Janaazah service of Muslims who have joined them.
Although the burial society serves a very good and beneficial service, the contract between the society and the members is haraam. Their current contract is insurance which is…
Is it permissible to visit the graves of non-Muslim family members and of parents?
It is haraam. It is not permissible to visit the graves of non- Muslims whether friends, family or even parents. The Qur'aan specifically prohibits this.
An old man who died of the covid disease was buried without Janaazah Salaat.
The whole community is guilty of a very grave major sin for not having performed the Janaazah Salaat of the old man. His son did the right thing. If the mayyit is buried without…
Is it permissible to comb the hair of a deceased person at the time of making the ghusl?
It is not permissible.
My cousin who is in charge of the estate of his deceased father, has as yet not finalized the winding up of the estate.
You should broach the subject with your cousin and politely inform him that as long as the estate has not been finalized it will not be permissible for you to accept gifts from…
I have heard that a person may make waqf of his property for his children.
A person may make his / her property Waqf during his / her lifetime for the benefit of their children. But the Waqf must be made during one's lifetime. It cannot be made Waqf after…
My brother who is in charge of my deceased father's estate has not finalized the estate even after five years.
Since you are aware of the usurpation perpetrated by your brother, the effect of which permeates all the money, etc. in his possession, you too are included in the usurpation…
My brother who is in charge of my deceased father's estate has not finalized the estate even after five years.
Since you are aware of the usurpation perpetrated by your brother, the effect of which permeates all the money, etc. in his possession, you too are included in the usurpation…
Is it permissible to give money to a poor non-Muslim neighbour to assist with the burial of a deceased?
Yes, it is permissible. Monetary assistance is permissible. It is not permissible to participate in the funeral or burial service.
Is it permissible to display the face of the deceased?
It is not permissible to display the face of the mayyit. This is a kuffaar custom.
In the estate of the deceased are televisions, musical instruments and music cds.
The televisions, music cds, and the like should be treated as wine and pork and thrown away. Haraam assets are not inherited.
Who should lower the body of a female in the grave?
No, her now ex-husband may not assist. The Nikah ends with death, hence he is a ghair mahram. The mahram males should lower the body of a female in the grave. The first preference…
What should be done with the perishable food of the deceased?
Every heir should take his/ her share of the perishable foods immediately before the foods perish. An heir may not eat more than his/her share without the permission of the other…