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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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Requirements for a Valid Will
Shariawiz allows Muslims to create their own state-specific, legally valid Islamic will. First,...
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Why do I need a Last Will and Testament?
You need a Will so that: • You—not a court—decide who get your assets and...
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Is my Islamic will legally valid?
Yes, when you purchase a Shariawiz document, you are purchasing a document that has been...
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What is Sharīʿa?
Sharī‘a is the Muslim’s moral code or guide based on the principles of the Qur’an...
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What are the fiqh rules governing bequests?
Let’s start with the Qur’an: It has been ordained upon you, when death is near...
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What is the Islamic law of inheritance?
The Islamic law of inheritance is found in the Qur’an and in the traditions of...
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What does taʿsīb mean?
Taʿsīb mean residuary heirs (taking by taʿsīb). The residuary heirs take the balance of the...
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What does radd mean?
Radd literally means “returned to.” When the total of the prescribed shares does not exhaust...
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What does ‘awl mean?
While taʿsīb and radd apply when distributing the balance left over in the estate after...
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