Category: Last Will and Testament

General . 2 Min Read

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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General . 2 Min Read

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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General . 2 Min Read

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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Islamic Inheritance . 2 Min Read

I am an American Muslim. Does the Sharī‘a require me...

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

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Islamic Inheritance . < 1 Min Read

What does the Qur’an say about wills? Does the Sunna...

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

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General . < 1 Min Read

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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Islamic Inheritance . < 1 Min Read

What is the difference between a secular will and an...

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

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Islamic Inheritance . < 1 Min Read

What assets does my Islamic will cover?

Your Islamic will, like a secular will, covers all the assets that make up your...

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Last Will and Testament . < 1 Min Read

Is there a Sharī‘a-permissible way to leave more property to...

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

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