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What is a Prenuptial Agreement?

A Prenuptial Agreement is an agreement between two people intending to get married. The agreement will outline property rights during your marriage and financial arrangements the two of you would like to make as a condition of your marriage.

The Shariawiz Prenuptial Agreement ensures your marriage will follow Islamic law, including what would happen in the event of divorce or death.

What is Shariawiz?
Shariawiz is an online portal that offers legal forms and information about Sharī‘a-compliant wills and Sharī‘a rules of inheritance, including a scholar-certified Islamic Inheritance Calculator.
What is the Shariawiz Financial Suite?
The Shariawiz Financial Suite is a an all-inclusive budgeting and retirement planning tool designed to help you create a comprehensive overview of your finances both current and future. The Shariawiz Financial Suite is the perfect way to start securing your future, protecting your family, and fulfilling your faith with the Shariawiz family of products.
Do I need a will if I already have beneficiaries listed?
Yes. Beneficiary designations do not cover guardianship, Islamic bequests, or all assets.
Should I make a will before going on Hajj?
Yes. Islam encourages Muslims to prepare their affairs before major travel. Without an Islamic Will, U.S. law may control inheritance.
What is a Last Will and Testament?
A Last Will and Testament is a legal declaration that you, the testator, make. It tells the world who will get your assets and who will manage your estate and implement your wishes when you die.
When you die without a Will – called dying “intestate” -- the state decides who gets your assets with no regard to your wishes and the needs of your heirs.
If you do not want state law to decide who gets your estate, use Shariawiz's software to prepare your own custom-tailored Shari'a-compliant estate plan valid for your state.
Is it morbid to prepare a will before Hajj?
No. It is a Sunnah-aligned act of responsibility and care for family. Most Muslim American scholars have concluded that making an Islamic Will or Islamic Trust is a religious obligation (fard) for Muslims living in the United States.
How does the Retirement Planning Calculator work?
The Retirement Planning Calculator generates an estimate of your financial trajectory from current day through retirement based on your existing savings, projected income, and intended savings withdrawal plan for retirement.
What conditions can my Prenuptial Agreement include?

It includes outlining property rights during your marriage and financial arrangements in the event of a divorce or death. The Shariawiz Prenuptial Agreement ensures your marriage will follow Islamic law, including what would happen in a termination event, such as divorce or death.

Some examples include your mahr amounts (both immediate and deferred), property distribution in a divorce, iddah payments in a divorce, and more.

Why do I need a Last Will and Testament?
You need a Will so that:
  • You—not a court—decide who gets your assets, and ensure they are divided according to Islam.
  • You—not a court—decide who cares for your children.
  • You—not a court—decide who manages the financial affairs of your minor children.
  • You—not a court—decide who manages the affairs of your estate.
  • You—not a court—decide your burial rites
If you do not want state law to decide who gets your estate, use the Shariawiz software to prepare your own custom-tailored state-specific, legally binding, Shari'a-compliant estate plan.

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