Islamic Inheritance Archives

General . 2 Min Read

How Islamic Inheritance Law Works in the U.S.: What Academic...

Introduction Muslim Americans want to follow Islamic inheritance rules while living under U.S. law—but doing...

Islamic Estate Planning . 2 Min Read

Understanding the Islamic Law - any why every Muslim family should have a Will or...

Islamic Estate Planning . 2 Min Read

This question is a bit complicated, so let's break down how Islamic inheritance handles this...

Islamic Estate Planning . 2 Min Read

Many Muslim scholars living in the United States suggest that American Muslims are obligated to...

Islamic Estate Planning . < 1 Min Read

Yes, the Qur’an and the Sunna both cover wills. In the Qur’an, Allah directed Muslims...

Islamic Estate Planning . < 1 Min Read

An Islamic will covers everything that a secular will covers, including: Appointing an executor to...

Islamic Estate Planning . < 1 Min Read

Strictly speaking, you are not permitted to leave an Islamic heir more than his/her predetermined...

Islamic Estate Planning . < 1 Min Read

If you do not have any surviving Islamic heirs, many Muslim scholars in the United...

Islamic Estate Planning . 3 Min Read

Let me provide some background. Sharī‘a divides the Islamic heirs or Islamic beneficiaries of your...