Q:My father left behind 25 lacs in his account after his death. We are two brothers, my elder brother is married and is doing a govt job. I am student and unmarried yet. I’m not unemployed yet. My father had made a bequest to my mother that all this money should be given to me only and not to my brother. Should I keep all the money? If I keep it without giving any share to my brother, will I be sinful?
A: It is part of the estate. Your brother’s share is not halaal for you.
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)