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Why are adopted children excluded as Islamic heirs?
Adopted children hold no blood relation or blood ties to the testator. However, they can be allocated a bequest (Wassiyah) in an Islamic will, provided that it does not exceed one-third of the value of the estate....Can I appoint the Capital Legacy Board of Executors and Trustees as executor of my Islamic will?
Yes. The Capital Legacy Board of Executors and Trustees (CLBOET) is fully licensed and employ the expertise and knowledge of the Tazkiya™ Shari’ah Advisory team of Islamic Scholars to provide sound expertise and advice regarding Shari’ah requirements when ...Can a non-Muslim relative inherit? For example, a non-Muslim wife?
No, but they can be allocated a bequest in an Islamic will, provided that the sum of all bequests does not exceed one-third of the estate. Alternatively, they can be nominated as beneficiaries of the MyCover™ extender on the ...What about relatives not listed?
In circumstances where distant relatives do not inherit according to Islamic law, they may be allocated a bequest in an Islamic Will, provided that the sum of all bequests cannot exceed one-third of the estate. Alternatively, they can be ...What is a bequest in an Islamic will?
A bequest (known as a Wassiyah) is a gift made to an individual who does not qualify as an heir in terms of the Islamic Law of Inheritance....How much can I bequeath in an Islamic will?
The sum of all bequests may not exceed one-third (1/3) of the estate. One-third of the estate was the maximum allocation allowed by the Prophet, may peace be upon him. When Saad Ibn Abi-Waqqas (may Allah ...