Inheritance and Wills - Edict (Fatwa) Library
Q: What is ‘Maradul Maut’? Would gifts made in this state be valid or be considered part of the estate when calculating inheritance shares? 29 January 2012
Q: What is ‘Maradul Maut’? Would gifts made in this state be valid or be considered part of the estate when calculating inheritance shares?How is Maradhul maut defined? If someone has canc... > more info
Q: Is my husband entitled to a share of the child benefits and tax credits, and anything purchased from them during my lifetime and after my death? 23rd December 2011
Q: Is my husband entitled to a share of the child benefits and tax credits, and anything purchased from them during my lifetime and after my death? I am in the process of making a Shari... > more info
Q: Can I write a Will that is clearly against Islamic principles? 17th December 2011
Q: Can I write a Will that is clearly against Islamic principles? I have read the Will guide that was sent by 1st Ethical trust. I have a some family members who need my help in wri... > more info
Q: Does the family house have to be sold when the husband or father dies? 4th December 2011
Q: Does the family house have to be sold when the husband or father dies? In a typical family with a husband, wife and some immature children living in a house, how should the house be di... > more info
What is the Islamic position if legally the son owns the land but the mother has retained control? 27th November 2011
Q: What is the Islamic position if legally the son owns the land but the mother has retained control? An elderly woman owns some land in Pakistan through which she receives rent on a regu... > more info
Q - Is it permissible for my mother to be using my father’s life insurance payout and keeping it? 22nd August 2011
Q - Is it permissible for my mother to be using my father’s life insurance payout and keeping it? My father took out life insurance in 1987. He did not know it was haram. I think on the policy ... > more info
Q: Can I give my wealth to my children during my lifetime? 4th June 2010
Q: Can I give my wealth to my children during my lifetime? I understand that when writing a will the Qurʾān tells us how our wealth should be distributed, e.g. 2/3 to the son and 1/... > more info
Q: Can I inherit from a non-Muslim? 11th April 2008
Q: Can I inherit from a non-Muslim? I would greatly appreciate your input regarding inheritance from non-Muslims (I am a convert, and only child, and my father is still a Christian ... > more info
