IslamicFinanceGuru Podcasts Everything you NEED to know about Islamic wills and inheritance
May 28, 2025
Explore the intricate world of Islamic wills and inheritance, revealing how death changes our relationship with wealth. Discover the spiritual roots of fara’id and hear real-life stories about inheritance disputes. Learn the essentials of drafting compliant wills within the UK, while understanding the impact of taxes and trusts. Delve into the importance of equitable wealth distribution, especially for daughters, and uncover practical strategies for managing family assets to prevent conflict and ensure fairness.
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Death Clarifies Life's Priorities
- Death clarifies what truly matters in life, shifting focus from worldly pleasures to righteous deeds as a vessel for the afterlife.
- Spiritual preparation and economic responsibility both form essential parts of the transition after death in Islam.
Make Your Will Promptly
- Do not delay making a will; Islamic teachings emphasize writing a will promptly if you have wealth.
- An unjust will can invalidate decades of good deeds or grant immense reward if done justly at life's end.
Estate Disputes Can Fracture Families
- A wealthy businessman’s estate mismanagement caused family rifts escalating eventually to legal battles with armed guards.
- Lack of clear Islamic compliant distribution early on sowed seeds of discord among siblings and generations.