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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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General . 3 Min Read
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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My only surviving Islamic heir is my spouse; would my...
Yes. A surviving spouse would take her prescribed share from the estate. A wife’s Islamic...
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Islamic Inheritance . 2 Min Read
I only have daughters. Can they inherit my entire estate...
It depends on which opinion you want to follow. If both a son and daughter...
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What Sharī‘a-permissible steps are available to make sure my wife...
This is a very common concern among American Muslims. Thankfully, the Sharī‘a offers solutions to...
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What are the Sharī‘a-compliant solutions to account for a wife’s...
The Sharī‘a is anchored in divine justice and equity. There are several solutions to protect...
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Why does a son receive double the share of a...
In pre-Islamic Arabia, only males inherited. This was changed by the divine message carried by...
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Last Will and Testament . < 1 Min Read
Will my grandchild of a predeceased son receive any inheritance...
We are sorry for your loss. Allah yirhma and may Paradise be his resting place....
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I have a child born outside of marriage. Does this...
First, it is important to note that unlike American state law, a valid marriage under...
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