Question:  A Muslim man was previously married and had two daughters from that marriage. However, both of these daughters are now out of the fold of Islam. He also has other Muslim children, but they are illegitimate , as they were born out of wedlock. What I would like to know is: since these two daughters are now out of the fold of Islam, they will obviously not inherit. But is he allowed to make a waṣiyyah for them? The only remaining … [Read more...]

Question:  Sheikh with regards to “unperformed salat”. Can this be part of my will & how will this be settled if I die without performing my qadha salahs? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ʿAlaykum Wa-Raḥmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh In the case under discussion, a person who has qaḍāʾ ṣalāh outstanding must make every possible effort to perform them during his lifetime. If, however, he … [Read more...]

Question: Assalamu Alaikum I am an attorney practising in South Africa. I have been asked by a Muslim client ro draw up an Islamic will. I have briefly looked at questions on your site but they seem to be for a specific set of scenario's. I am looking for the general principles regarding drawing up a will specifically how two thirds of it should be distributed. Could you please point me in thr right direction, I don't want to use any … [Read more...]

Question: Salaam,My husband and I are going to complete our Wills according to Shariah.  However, he owes me some money.   I had given him a large sum of money to purchase a house.  Is it appropriate to place a stipulation in the Will that this is a debt owed to me and that before any of his wealth be distributed to relatives, that this money is paid to me first?Please advise,JZK Answer: In the Name of Allah, the … [Read more...]