Inheritance

http://www.islamicteachings.org     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, especially in non-Muslim countries, insuring that …

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:   …

1. Talaaq & Inheritance Q:In the old days, the men would divorce their wives before they passed away. Upon their deaths, the divorced wives would not receive anything from the dead husband’s estate. They would say that the husband divorced her before he passed away and that is why she …

Nasihah (Advice): Do not deprive yourself of your inheritance in Paradise Sayyiduna Anas Bin Maalik Radiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said,“Whoever attempts to dent the inheritance due to his heirs, Allah will deprive him of his inheritance in Paradise on the Day of Resurrection.” (Ibn Majah) 1.Paying creditors with …

Question Our father passed away several decades ago in the UK. We are several brothers and sisters. Our father owned a house. After his demise, the brothers on their own accord sold the house for several thousand pounds and used it to purchase another house without giving us anything. They …

  Nasihah (Advice): Visiting the graveyard – A reminder of the hereafter   Sayyidah Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said, “Visit the graves, for they will remind you of the hereafter.” (Ibn Majah) ________________________________________________   Question and Answer:   My mother passed away and she left behind …

  Nasihah (Advice): Do not deprive yourself of your inheritance in Paradise   Sayyiduna Anas Bin Maalik Radiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said,“Whoever attempts to dent the inheritance due to his heirs, Allah will deprive him of his inheritance in Paradise on the Day of Resurrection.” (Ibn Majah) …

  Nasihah (Advice): Muslims protect one another   Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “The believer is a mirror to a believer, and the believer is the brother of a believer who guards him against loss and protects him when he is absent.” (Abu Dawood) …

  Nasihah (Advice): The greatest of sins   Sayyiduna Abu Bakrah Radhiyallahu Anhu says that Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said, “Shall I not inform you of the biggest of the major sins?” They said, “Yes, O Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam)!” He said, “To associate partners in worship with Allah, and …