Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Do the heirs have the right to divide the deceased’s money if the money is unlawful or involves suspicion? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, and his Companions. Unlawful Wealth and […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat What Is the Precedence between Verbal and Written Instructions in a Will? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat clarifies the precedence between verbal and written instructions in a will. He explains the importance and validity of each according to Islamic law. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat began studying Arabic Grammar and Morphology whilst studying for […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In a recent gathering, I heard an Imam mention the priority of distribution in inheritance. It included 1) costs of funeral and burial, 2) paying of debts, and then distribution of and inheritance shares. My question relates to paying off debts. It was mentioned that this should include debts […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Abu Bakr Badhib Question A disbelieving man passed away and his children are Muslims. He lived far from them, and an official entity contacted them to come and collect his body, otherwise, they would cremate it if the children delayed or refused to receive it. Knowing that receiving the body and […]