Question As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. I would like to know what my wife would inherit if I pass away first. My wife is a revert to Islam…her family is Christian. We do not have any children and my parents have passed away. I have 2 brothers, 1 nephew and 4 …
Read More »Prohibition of marrying a daughter from an adulterous relationship
Nasihah (Advice): There is no fixed share of inheritance for an illegitimate child Sayyiduna Amr Bin Shuaib narrates from his father who narrates from his grandfather Radhiyallahu Anhum, reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “Any man who fornicates with a free woman, or a slave woman, then the …
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Nasihah (Advice): Do not delay in burial When Talha bin Bara’ Radhiyallahu Anhu fell ill, Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam came to visit him and said, “Verily, I think that Talha is about to pass away. So inform me when he passes away and make haste (in burying him). …
Read More »Importance of having an Islamic Will
Nasihah (Advice): Do not be desirous of the world Sayyiduna Abdullah Bin Masood Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “Do not take to the estate (do not be desirous of it), such that you become desirous of the world.” (Tirmidhi) ________________________________________________ Question and Answer: …
Read More »Are women denied equality by giving them a lesser share?
This question is being asked alot by Western women and due to Western influence some Muslim women have been questioning the fairness with which property was divided. Islam was the first religion to give women rights, and a share in the inheritance at a time when women were considered property of …
Read More »Guidelines on Preparing an Islamic Will and Testament
http://www.islamicteachings.org Answered by Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari Can you please provide me with general guidelines that would help me prepare my last Will and testament according to Islamic law? Answer: In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, Writing and preparing a Will is undoubtedly very important, …
Read More »Beneficiaries of Provident Funds
Nasihah (Advice): Abuse of funds Sayyidatuna Khawlah Ansaariyyah Radhiyallahu Anha says, “I heard Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam saying, “There are some men who misappropriate Allah’s Wealth (such as the funds of the Muslim State, Zakah etc.). The Fire will be their destination on the Day of Resurrection.” (Bukhari) ________________________________________________ …
Read More »Is it compulsory to accept nomination as an executor?
Nasihah (Advice): Do not make your Will a means of your destruction Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports thatRasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said: “Indeed a male and a female will spend sixty years in the obedience of Allah but at the time of death, they are unjust in …
Read More »Serving food to the deceased’s family prior to burial
Nasihah (Advice): Pay the debts of the deceased as quickly as possible Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said:“The soul of the (deceased) believer remains pending on account of the debt till it is repaid.” (Tirmidhi) ________________________________________________ Question and Answer: Q. My …
Read More »Using Zakaat for burial expenses
Nasihah (Advice): Preparing food for the bereaved family of the deceased Sayyidatuna Asmaa’ Bint Umais Radhiyallahu Anha mentions: When Ja’far (Radhiyallahu Anhu) was killed, Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam went to his family and said: “The family of Ja’far (Radhiyallahu Anhu) are busy with the matter of their deceased, …
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