Death is inevitable. As a result, Islam being a complete way of life, has spelt out how the deceased's estate should be shared among his heirs. By estate, we mean the entire property the deceased left behind such as houses, cars, clothes, furniture, land, farm, jewellery, cash (at hand and in bank), shares, bonds, and so on including socks and underwear; everything. Subhanal-Lah.
It should be noted that when a Muslim dies, the first obligation to be taken out of his estate is kafn (i.e shroud) then repayment of his outstanding debt, followed by fulfillment of his will - provided it does not exceed one-third (1/3) of the entire estate and its not in favour of a heir. If any or both of these conditions are not satisfied, the validity of the will is subject to approval of all the heirs, otherwise, its void. After these have being deducted, the rightful heirs then inherit the remaining estate.
This blog aims at presenting the Laws of Inheritance as easy as ABC Insha Allah. Comments, corrections suggestions and constructive criticisms are highly welcome.
Good effort! May Allah reward u abundantly.
ReplyDeleteProphet Muhammad S.A.W was reported to have said that among the signs of the hour is the gross reduction of knowledge about the science of "Al-Mirath" (inheritance). Thus this piece is an invaluable reference tool which attempts to radically simplify the concept and science of inheritance thereby promoting indept islamic scholarship especially as regards areas hitherto perceived as complex and complicated. It is therefore imperative to encourage such and similar works in the light of shari'ah. JAZAKALLAHU KHAIRAN. Amen
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