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Q. Slmz I am busy preparing my Shariah compliant will and would like to confirm a few questions. I wish to bequest my house and a car (I own 3) to my wife now while I am alive to be effected upon my death and thereafter wish for the remainder of my assets to be allocated to my beneficiaries in accordance with Shariah law. I have been advised that a bequest can be made while alive … [Read more...]
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JAMIATUL ULAMA KZN DAILY Q&A Programme Announcement: Islamic Wills & Estate Planning Date: 19 February, 2013 Time: After Maghrib Venue: Pietermaritzburg, Centre Musjid (Church Street) Click here for more details Nasihah (Advice): The benefits of leaving a Shari’ah compliant Will: Sayyiduna Jabir (Radiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Whoever … [Read more...]
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JAMIATUL ULAMA KZN DAILY Q&A Islamic Wills Series –The Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) has launched a series of programs throughout KZN focusing on the importance of an Islamic Will in the life of a Muslim. On Tuesday 5th February, the Jamiat conducted a successful program in Shallcross which was well received by the community. The panel consisted of Ulama and an attorney to address the Islamic and … [Read more...]
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Question: Why do females get half the inheritance amount of males? Also, why are stoning, honour killings so prevalent today in the name of Islam? Were they common in the time of the Prophet salallahu alaihi wasallam? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. You enquire why females receive half the … [Read more...]
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JAMIATUL ULAMA KZN DAILY Q&A Nasihah (Advice): Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “When two Muslims meet and shake hands, their sins are forgiven before they separate” (Abu Dawood, Hadith #: 5214, Narrated by al-Bara) NB. This applies to Mahrams and Muslims of the same gender. It is prohibited to shake the hands of a non-Mahram of the opposite … [Read more...]
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JAMIATUL ULAMA KZN DAILY Q&A Nasihah (Advice): Adhere to the teachings of your mainstream Ulama Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) has said: “Adhere to the Jama’ah (mainstream Ulama and Ummah) and beware of finding your own way. For Shaitaan accompanies a lone person and he maintains a distance from two. Whoever wishes to enjoy the opulence of Jannah should adhere to the … [Read more...]
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JAMIATUL ULAMA KZN DAILY Q&A Announcement: Jamiat Perpetual Salaah timetables for Durban, South Africa can be collected free from the Jamiat head office, 223 Alpine Road, Durban. These are useful in determining Salaah, Suhoor and Iftaar times all year round. Nasihah (Advice): The reward of Fajr and Esha in congregation: Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Whoever prays … [Read more...]
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Q. I’m married and I possess assets. My wife also possesses her own assets. However, there are certain items in the house that we both use jointly, like the furniture, crockery, etc. I fear that there will be confusion in ascertaining our assets upon our demise. Please advise me what to do. (There may be grammatical and spelling errors in the above question. Questions are published as … [Read more...]
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Question Me and my wife had a verbal agreement that if i should pass away she becomes the owner of all what is left behind and vice versa, now that she passed away i am left with the little belongings etc and i would like to know if i am the sole owner of it.There are no children in this marraige.Does her sister or family members can make any claim of her belongings ? Answer In principle, a … [Read more...]
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Q. Me and my wife had a verbal agreement that if i should pass away she becomes the owner of all what is left behind and vice versa, now that she passed away i am left with the little belongings etc and i would like to know if i am the sole owner of it. There are no children in this marraige. Does her sister or family members can make any claim of her belongings ? please advise … [Read more...]
