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Topic: Wills vs. inhertiance
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 amdatm
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Abu Abdel Mannan Abdullah Ibn Marcos
(chicago)
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as salaamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu
Ya ikhwan,
I have a question that, if anyone has a connection to any of the ulama, they can extend to the scholar insha Allaah ta'aala.
What is the difference between a will and inheritance? \
The reason I ask this question is because my family are non-muslims and my mother and step father had put in their will, that I receive half of what is left behind and my brother receive half, if they happen to pass away before me. So the second part of the question is
Am I entitled to half of what was in the contract of the will? Or is this considered inheritance in which can I can inherit nothing.
jazakum Allaahu khairan
as salaamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu
jazak Allah
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Aboo Haaroon Husayn Ahmad ibn Jamal
(West Palm Beach, FL USA)
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Wa alaykumussalaam wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh,
Until a scholar or student of knowledge can address your concerns, the best I can recommend is to refer to the following book:
"The Inevitable Journey (Book 2), Inheritance - Regulations & Exhortations"
http://www.troid.org/store/product.php?productid=16238&cat=0&page=1
Summary: Inheritance - Regulations & Exhortations 2nd Edition (formerly known as The Islamic Will and Testament) Inheritance distribution is a religious issue that Allah decreed in his revelation. Our obligation is to understand it and implement it correctly. Neglecting this, especially in non-Muslim countries, may lead to distributing a Muslim's estate in discord with Allah's guidance, and may deprive some of the rightful heirs. With this in mind, we included in this book: 1. A concise study of the Islamic Law of Inheritance. 2. Authentic information and instructions for writing a will. 3. Practical ready-to-fill will and supplementary forms.
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| Moosaa
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Abul-'Abbaas Moosaa ibn John Richardson
(Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)
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| amdatm
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Abu Abdel Mannan Abdullah Ibn Marcos
(chicago)
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jazak Allaahu khair brother...May Allaah grant you an abode in the highest portion of Jannah..ameen.
jazak Allah
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20-08-2009 @ 9:33 PM
