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AL-KAFI #1225: HUKUM MEWASIATKAN SEBAHAGIAN HARTA KEPADA ANAK
Is it permissible in Islam for a father to bequeath part of his property to one of his children?
Short answer
Scholars differ on bequests to an heir. The first view holds such a bequest invalid absolutely, while the second view, the established position in the Shafi'i school, holds it valid if the other heirs consent after the testator's death.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Inheritance, Wills & Gifts
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Scholars differ on bequests to an heir. The first view holds such a bequest invalid absolutely, while the second view, the established position in the Shafi'i school, holds it valid if the other heirs consent after the testator's death. This fatwa adopts permissibility with the consent of the other heirs, and if only some consent, the bequest is valid to the extent of their shares. Without a pressing need it is better to avoid it to prevent disputes, and the bequest should be properly documented.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Kami berpandangan bahawa harus untuk mewasiatkan sebahagian harta kepada ahli waris jika mendapat persetujuan dan kebenaran daripada ahli waris lain.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1225: HUKUM MEWASIATKAN SEBAHAGIAN HARTA KEPADA ANAK”, 17 April 2019. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/3321-al-kafi-1225-hukum-mewasiatkan-sebahagian-harta-kepada-anak. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/bequeathing-property-to-a-child-ruling/