FatwaJohorInheritance, Wills & Gifts
FATWA WASIAT / PESAKA SAUDARA BARU
Is a Muslim's bequest to a non-Muslim valid, including to a non-Muslim former wife and children, and how is the estate divided upon his death?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that a bequest by a Muslim to a non-Muslim is impermissible and invalid under Islamic law.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Inheritance, Wills & Gifts
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that a bequest by a Muslim to a non-Muslim is impermissible and invalid under Islamic law. This also applies to a non-Muslim former wife and children. Upon his death, one quarter of the estate goes to his Muslim wife and the remaining three quarters is left to the Baitulmal.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Tidak harus dan tidak sah dari segi hukum Syarak wasiat seorang Islam kepada yang bukan Islam sekali pun yang bukan Islam itu bekas isteri dan anak-anaknya.
Read the full fatwa on the Johor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “FATWA WASIAT / PESAKA SAUDARA BARU”, 14 April 1990. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=1421. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/muslim-bequest-to-non-muslim-ruling/