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Do I Need an Islamic Will Before Hajj? What Every...
This is one of the most common questions Muslims ask while preparing for Hajj: “Do...
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Do I inherit my mother’s share from my grandparents?
Understanding the Islamic Law - any why every Muslim family should have a Will or...
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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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My wife and I own a home together. When I...
Strictly speaking, yes. Some would consider this a transfer during lifetime, so it would not...
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I hear my dad say that he follows the Hanafi...
Maḏāhib (maḏhab singular) are Sharīʿa doctrinal schools. In the 7th century, Muslim juristic knowledge started as study circles (halaqas) in...
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Can my spouse and I make a joint Islamic will?...
A joint will, also called a “mirror will,” “mutual will,” or “reciprocal will,” is a...
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Does a non-Muslim relative inherit from a Muslim? | Islamic...
Not exactly. It’s a bit more complicated than a yes or no. According to Sharī‘a...
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If my wife passes away and I receive her share...
Strictly speaking, yes. The surviving spouse's share is required to pass to his or her...
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I have two adopted children. Will they be able to...
According to Sharī‘a inheritance rules, a relative inherits automatically as part of the fixed default-distribution...
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If I pass away leaving minor children, what happens to...
It depends on your unique circumstances. If you are married and your spouse survives you,...
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What happens to my family if I don’t have a...
When a person dies without a will, he is said to have “died intestate.” In...
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