Inheritance

Question and Answer: Q. My father has decided to give our inheritance to us in his lifetime so that there is no dispute after his demise. He has given my brothers double the amount that he has given me due me being his daughter. Is this fair in the shari’ah …

Nasihah (Advice): What benefits a person after his demise? The Prophet of Allah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “When a person passes away, all his actions cease except for three: a) Sadaqah Jaariyah (perpetuating charity), b) knowledge which he imparted and is now being benefited from or c) a righteous child …

Question: Assalamu alaykum, What is the ruling of distributing one’s wealth during one’s lifetime? Secondly, If one wants to distribute the wealth then would it be permissible to distribute it according to the Islamic method of distributing inheritance? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. …

__________________________________________________________________ Question and Answer: Q. A person passed away and had outstanding Qadha Salaahs to be performed. He did not state in his will that the Fidyah should be paid for him. Is it permissible to pay the Kaffarah from the estate? (Questions published as received) A. If the deceased …

Important Notice: National Jumuah campaign across South Africa in all Masaajid this Jumuah 31 May 2013 on the importance of Correct Aqeedah – UUCSA (United Ulama Council of South Africa) (MJC, Jamiatul Ulama KZN, Jamiatul Ulama TVL, Sunni Jamiatul Ulama, Sunni Ulama Council, Eastern Cape Islamic Congress, Council of Ulama …

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 …

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) …

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 …

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 …

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 …