Q: What is the distinguishing difference between a trust and waqf? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: The fundamental difference between the forms of trusts discussed in the document on trusts and a valid waqf is that in the latter property is taken out of one’s ownership and passed in to the ownership […]
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What is Maradhul mawt?
Q: What is Maradhul mawt? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: Maradhul mawt is the state wherein the dominant presumption is that death will occur and the individual dies in that same state whether this is due to illness or other reason. If an illness is not presumed to be fatal then such […]
Read more...Is my husband entitled to a share of the child benefits and tax credits, and anything purchased from them during my lifetime and after my death?
Q: Is my husband entitled to a share of the child benefits and tax credits, and anything purchased from them during my lifetime and after my death? I am in the process of making a Shariah Will. I would like to clarify some matters before finalising the will. I live in the United Kingdom. My […]
Read more...Can I write a Will that is clearly against Islamic principles?
Q: Can I write a Will that is clearly against Islamic principles I have read the Will guide that was sent by 1st Ethical trust. I have a some family members who need my help in writing a will as I am a professional Will Writer. However if someone , who is a Muslim, does […]
Read more...Does the family house have to be sold when the husband or father dies?
Q: Does the family house have to be sold when the husband or father dies? In a typical family with a husband, wife and some immature children living in a house, how should the house be distributed if the husband dies? Surely it would be too difficult to tell the widow and her children to […]
Read more...What is the Islamic position if legally the son owns the land but the mother has retained control?
Q: What is the Islamic position if legally the son owns the land but the mother has retained control? An elderly woman owns some land in Pakistan through which she receives rent on a regular basis. She is unaware of the Islamic laws of inheritance. She wants to leave the land to her son and […]
Read more...Is it permissible for my mother to be using my father’s life insurance payout and keeping it?
Q: Is it permissible for my mother to be using my father’s life insurance payout and keeping it? My father took out life insurance in 1987. He did not know it was haram. I think on the policy it says 60% equity and 40 % property. I am not sure how much my father payed […]
Read more...Can I give my wealth to my children during my lifetime?
Q: Can I give my wealth to my children during my lifetime? I understand that when writing a will the Qurʾān tells us how our wealth should be distributed, e.g. 2/3 to the son and 1/3 to each of two daughters. But if I want to give my wealth to my children during my lifetime […]
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