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My mother passed away before her parents, do I inherit...
This question is a bit complicated, so let's break down how Islamic inheritance handles this...
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Preparing for Hajj? Don’t Forget Your Islamic Will.
As millions of Muslims worldwide prepare for their pilgrimage to Mecca this Dhul Hijjah, it's...
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What is an Islamic Family Waqf?
Many Muslim American couples have asked us to design a Sharia-compliant trust for married couples...
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What is a public waqf (Islamic Charitable Trust)?
Waqf: (Pl: Awqaf/waqfs) a Waqf Literally means to stop, contain, or to preserve. According to...
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What is an Islamic Will?
An Islamic will is a legal declaration that you, the testator, make. It tells the...
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What is an estate plan?
A standard estate plan includes a Will, a healthcare directive/living will, and a durable power...
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How is an Islamic will different from a secular will?
An Islamic will covers everything that a secular will covers, including: Appointing an executor...
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Can I leave my estate to a friend or non-Islamic...
If you do not have any surviving Islamic heirs, many Muslim scholars in the United...
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If I do not have surviving Islamic heirs from my...
Let me provide some background. Sharī‘a divides the Islamic heirs or Islamic beneficiaries of your...
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