We found out that our father was a beggar and this was the source of his estate. However, sometimes, the money that he collected from begging sufficed for our needs and there was even a surplus. Is it lawful for us to take our shares in the inheritance or not? If it is unlawful, is it permissible to use that inheritance as a loan and pay it back to charity on his behalf?
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Ruling on Woman`s Participation in Paying Diyah
Is the woman required to participate, along with the `aaqilah of the killer, in paying the Diyah of unintentional killing?
Actions of Agent must be in Favor of Principal
My father has granted me power of attorney to manage his funds. Is it permissible that I give a loan from his money, even a son/daughter of his? If I did so, is that loan a debt on him/her or part of their share in the inheritance? Is it permissible that I sell some of his property and distribute the money amongst some of the heirs? This is knowing that he is having health issues undermining his capacity.
What`s the ruling on denying females share in inheritance?
What`s the ruling on denying females share in inheritance?
Muslims` Duty Towards Baitil-Maqdis
In light of the recent conspiracies and aggressions against Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa, what is the duty of the Muslims towards it?
Testator isn`t at Liberty to Donate Revenue of Heirs` Business
A man, who owned a barber shop, bequeathed by will some of his wealth to a non-heir. Is the latter entitled to receive a share from the revenue of that shop similar to the heirs of the deceased?
Rulings on Bequests and Inheritance don`t apply to Funds of Solidarity Funds
A social solidarity fund has been established to provide for the families of the subscribers after the latter`s death where beneficiaries, named by subscribers, are given a compensation. Is this sum considered part of the inheritance? and is it permissible that the subscriber names certain beneficiaries other than the inheritors?
Dividing one`s Property among his Children in his Life
A man has divided his lands among his children. Does this require witnesses? Should this be recorded in written form? Is ownership transferred to the children on the spot, or after registration at the Lands Department? Is it the right of any of the children to relinquish his share after the death of the father?
Deferred Dowry of Deceased`s Wife must be Paid before Division of Inheritance
My father passed away, and as we started distributing some of the inheritance among his heirs, his other wife claimed her deferred dowry(bridal gift), although there are plots of land and other properties which we haven`t sold yet. Should we give it to her right away or after everything is sold?
Ruling when a Son Builds over his Father`s Property
Having obtained my father`s permission, I built a flat over his house. After I had lived in it for ten years, I leased it. Later on, my father passed away. What is my legal right as far as this flat is concerned, knowing that my brothers and sisters are minors?