Islamic Inheritance

 

In Islam, we are encouraged to be prepared and plan for our death and there are steps that one needs to be responsible for spiritually and worldly.

 

Generally, these are matters that need to be attended to when a Muslim passes on and it is by sequence. 

 

1) Settle all burial matters

2) Settle debts owed to others.

3) Settle debts owed to Allah swt ( Zakat, Fidya, Hajj Badal, etc )

4) Settle what has been willed ( if available )

5) Distributing wealth to family members ( Faraidh )

 

So how much do we really know about the above matters?

 

Do we just leave this to the experts when it is time to come or will it be too late if you discovered that most of the wealth goes to Baitulmal (Islamic Treasury) and not to the family members? And by then you question and blame the authorities and the religion. This happens when we are ignorant and don't plan towards these important matters.

 

– A house which you use to own may be taken away from your family leaving them shelterless

– Arguments about CPF and insurance payouts.

– Arguments about why the uncles get my dad's money? ( For families that do not have sons )

– Why are my children getting so little of your wealth? How can that be?

– We can list down more issues.

 

And do you know how?

 

The following course is to educate you on the fundamentals and the foundations of Islamic Inheritance. This topic can go all the way to PhD level, however not all of us require that in-depth knowledge. Understanding the fundamentals like knowing the various terms in Wills etc and the practical steps of what an executer will be doing will be sufficient for most of us.