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Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by Lukgaf(m): 5:20am On Jul 03, 2020
"I am a married woman, living with my husband only, and I do not have any children. Praise be to Allah in all circumstances. My parents are both deceased, and I have brothers and sisters who are married. My grandfathers and grandmothers are also deceased. I have uncles and aunts on both my father’s and mother’s sides. I own some gold and silver, and personal belongings such as clothing and books, including the Book of Allah, and my bank account where I receive my monthly pension. I want to write my will, but in a situation such as mine, I do not know how, or who my heirs are. Can I make my husband (may Allah preserve him) the executor of my will? [??]; in other words, can I write it in his name, and can he open it and read it? Because I want to write some other things in addition to the estate, such as things that I cannot tell him right now, like asking him to think well of me if he discovers or hears something after I die, because he complains about my being very quiet, not talking much, and being mysterious. This is because sometimes I hide from him things that I think it is better to hide in order to avoid troubles or problems with other family members, and Allah knows best about my intention. I hope that I have explained my questions well, and that I will have a clear answer from you."



Praise be to Allah.

Wills are of two types:

An obligatory (waajib) will, which is a will which explains what you owe to people who have no proof of what you owe them, such as debts and items entrusted to you for safekeeping. In this case, having a will is obligatory in order for you to discharge your obligations.

A recommended (mustahabb) will, which has to do with giving donations, such as a person’s bequest of one third or less of his wealth to be given after he dies to someone who is not an heir, whether he is a relative or otherwise; or instructions to do some good deeds, such as giving charity to the poor and needy, or other worthy causes. See: Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa’imah (16/264).

A person may leave instructions to his family concerning some matters having to do with his funeral, such as stating who should wash him, who should offer the funeral prayer for him, and so on. He may also leave instructions to them to avoid wailing and other things that are forbidden.

This is indicated by the report narrated by Muslim (121), according to which ‘Amr ibn al-‘Aas (may Allah be pleased with him) said, as he was dying: “If I die, do not let any wailing woman or fire accompany me.”

By the same token, a woman may leave instructions asking her husband to think well of her, and apologizing for some of her actions towards him, and asking him to forgive her. There is no specific wording or format for a will concerning this or similar matters. Rather each person may leave instructions as appropriate to his situation and that of his family, stating any debt or obligation that was owed to him or that he owed to others. He may entrust the written will to whomever he wishes, to open it after he dies.

It is not permissible for you to bequeath anything of your estate to your husband, because he has the prescribed right of inheritance to your estate if you die before him. Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, has ordained that the husband’s share of his wife’s estate if she dies is half of her estate, if she did not have any children.

Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, has allocated to each person who is entitled to a share his rightful share, so no bequest can be made to an heir.

As your parents are both deceased, the rest of the estate, after your husband’s share, must be divided among your siblings, with each male getting twice the share of a female.

No person knows when he will die; how many healthy people have died for no reason, and how many sick people have lived a long time.

What you must do is treat your husband well and live kindly with him, and avoid going to extremes in concealing things and being mysterious, lest that affect the relationship between you and your husband, and undermine the partnership and friendly relations between you, which could to each of you getting used to being withdrawn from the other.

Just as disclosing everything to the husband may lead to conflict and arguments, going to extremes in being mysterious and not talking to one another enough is something that may undermine the relationship between you, as mentioned above, and may even lead to doubt and suspicion.

Adopting a middle path in such matters is something good and praiseworthy.

Our advice to you is not to delay this apology and seeking forgiveness until after you die.

Rather you should do it now, and treat your husband well, and do your utmost to please him, for that is an important means of gaining admittance to Paradise, if Allah wills.

And Allah knows best.

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/269124/she-is-asking-how-she-can-write-her-will

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Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by AntiChristian: 5:50am On Jul 03, 2020
A blessed and honored religion.

May Allah keep us all upon His goodness.

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Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by Kherdija(f): 8:43am On Jul 03, 2020
Masha Allah,indeed Allah knows what is d best for us.
May Allah show us his ways,guide us to his part and unite our entire lineage in jannah.

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Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by DrBasit(m): 10:14am On Jul 03, 2020
Give them to Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation.......

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Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by hola106(m): 10:18am On Jul 03, 2020
God help

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Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by managermahmud: 10:20am On Jul 03, 2020
A very helpful and educative post.

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Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by Awesomeking: 10:21am On Jul 03, 2020
yeah you can add your husband in the will and also some sort of charity organization, you can even add me too

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Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by ThatFairGuy1: 10:21am On Jul 03, 2020
In short for those that couldn't read, NOTHING LIKE WILLING ONE'S PROPERTIES TO HEIR BEFORE ONE'S DEMISE. Islam has defined an outstanding way of how one's properties will be shared after death. All thanks to Allah for the blessings of Islam.
Jazzakallahu khayran OP.

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Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by espn(m): 10:21am On Jul 03, 2020
confused here...
Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by money121(m): 10:26am On Jul 03, 2020
Ok

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Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by Oizee(f): 10:31am On Jul 03, 2020
Lukgaf:
"I am a married woman, living with my husband only, and I do not have any children. Praise be to Allah in all circumstances. My parents are both deceased, and I have brothers and sisters who are married. My grandfathers and grandmothers are also deceased. I have uncles and aunts on both my father’s and mother’s sides. I own some gold and silver, and personal belongings such as clothing and books, including the Book of Allah, and my bank account where I receive my monthly pension. I want to write my will, but in a situation such as mine, I do not know how, or who my heirs are. Can I make my husband (may Allah preserve him) the executor of my will? [??]; in other words, can I write it in his name, and can he open it and read it? Because I want to write some other things in addition to the estate, such as things that I cannot tell him right now, like asking him to think well of me if he discovers or hears something after I die, because he complains about my being very quiet, not talking much, and being mysterious. This is because sometimes I hide from him things that I think it is better to hide in order to avoid troubles or problems with other family members, and Allah knows best about my intention. I hope that I have explained my questions well, and that I will have a clear answer from you."





https://islamqa.info/en/answers/269124/she-is-asking-how-she-can-write-her-will
Jazakallahu khair

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Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by tolugar: 10:33am On Jul 03, 2020
Fear women.

You and your husband are same so everything you have also belongs to him or vice versa.

Will all to him for he is your next of kin

Religion my foot

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Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by ObaOfIgbos1: 10:34am On Jul 03, 2020
Islam is beautiful cool

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Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by ObaOfIgbos1: 10:34am On Jul 03, 2020
cool
Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by ikemesit4477: 10:35am On Jul 03, 2020
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Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by 9jausedauto: 10:35am On Jul 03, 2020
My advise for u is dis, first ask ur self if ur husband has been supportive of u,if he is nt d greedy n selfish type, if u re already thinking of writing ur will then u re no longer young, bt if I may ask does ur husband hav other children, if yes including them in ur will bt if nt sit ur husband down talk to him abt ur plans, if u really care abt ur family, den add ur sisters or brothers, it will hurt ur husband more n break is heart if Allah forbids something bad happens to u n he finds out later, it time for u come clean expect u don't trust him den u face ur family

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Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by syrupy: 10:41am On Jul 03, 2020
Before you write the will, seek Islamic guidance on how it is done, and please be careful not to fall in the hands of greedy schoolars.

Secondly, read this Hadith of the Prophet ﷺ, narrated by Muslim:
“When a person dies, all their deeds end except three: a continuing charity, beneficial knowledge and a child who prays for them.”

So, with regards to this hadith, you need to invest in charity which is called Sadaqah Jariya. When you die since you don't have children to be constantly praying for you, the reward will be coming to you in your grave.

A hint is providing source of water for a community (digging a well)

I pray you will benefit from Allah's bounties for childless Muslims.

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Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by Veryfoolishboy: 10:42am On Jul 03, 2020
IDeyFlogAllah:
A blessed and honoured religion created by a god who can't do basic mathematics.

Islamic inheritance when there are no sons. Let's assume that the man leaves behind 100 dollars for his family and it is shared in accordance with Quran 4:11

⅛ of 100 is 12.5 for the wife

⅔ of 100 is 66.7 for the daughters

⅙ of 100 is 16.7 for the mother

Another ⅙ of 100 is 16.7 for the father

Making up a total of 116 dollars

Allah's sharing formula exceeds the actual amount of money left for inheritance grin
I had to click yess on that oath.
You will not kill me. grin that kind of calculation will run down any negotiation

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Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by dryakson(m): 10:44am On Jul 03, 2020
May the Almighty guide us to the straight path. This is indeed helpful and may Allah increase you in knowledge
Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by TalkTalkTwins(m): 10:45am On Jul 03, 2020
ok
Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by Origin(f): 10:45am On Jul 03, 2020
There is already a defined method of sharing inheritance.

Any body can only make a will to bequeath gifts to people and this should be taken out of the wealth before the inheritance is shared.

And there is a limit that can be shared as gifts out of the wealth.

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Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by Xmuslim: 10:46am On Jul 03, 2020
IDeyFlogAllah:
A blessed and honoured religion created by a god who can't do basic mathematics.

Islamic inheritance when there are no sons. Let's assume that the man leaves behind 100 dollars for his family and it is shared in accordance with Quran 4:11

⅛ of 100 is 12.5 for the wife

⅔ of 100 is 66.7 for the daughters

⅙ of 100 is 16.7 for the mother

Another ⅙ of 100 is 16.7 for the father

Making up a total of 116 dollars

Allah's sharing formula exceeds the actual amount of money left for inheritance grin





You are mean grin

You beat me to it.

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Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by Anneka101(f): 10:47am On Jul 03, 2020
You can give to charity organizations which I thought is the best step. May Allah bless your soul and that if your family as you do so.
Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by cbrezy(m): 10:47am On Jul 03, 2020
embarassed

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Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by ronaldbecky(m): 10:49am On Jul 03, 2020
U can as well will some to me...
Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by cbrezy(m): 10:50am On Jul 03, 2020
Veryfoolishboy:
I had to click yess on that oath.
You will not kill me. grin that kind of calculation will run down any negotiation


chaii I don die I no read finish I go click yes embarassed

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Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by Xmuslim: 10:50am On Jul 03, 2020
Veryfoolishboy:
I had to click yess on that oath.
You will not kill me. grin that kind of calculation will run down any negotiation

Muslim will defend it as Allah can never make mistake.

Dr zakir naik said it is like BODMAS that one can't apply the verse literally grin. He claim that many hadith have solved the problem grin grin

I was like wtf. But the verse is too clear na.

Imagine what you have to go through in order to right the mistake made by your god grin

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Re: Q&A: Islamic Guide To Writing Will by ifko: 10:53am On Jul 03, 2020
IDeyFlogAllah:
A blessed and honoured religion created by a god who can't do basic mathematics.

Islamic inheritance when there are no sons. Let's assume that the man leaves behind 100 dollars for his family and it is shared in accordance with Quran 4:11

⅛ of 100 is 12.5 for the wife

⅔ of 100 is 66.7 for the daughters

⅙ of 100 is 16.7 for the mother

Another ⅙ of 100 is 16.7 for the father

Making up a total of 116 dollars

Allah's sharing formula exceeds the actual amount of money left for inheritance grin







Incorrect arithmetic cannot come from Allah...This must be done by a terrorist

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