Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Azaadville

Depriving Wealthy Heirs

· 21 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1442 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

An individual has passed away leaving behind 1 wife, 3 daughters and 2 brothers.

Can the brothers be overlooked in this scenario as they are really well-off and rich?

Answer

No, they cannot be deprived of their rightful share. If they do, however, gift their share of their own accord, it will be permissible.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

ثم جزء أبيه أي الإخوة..(السراجي في الميراث ص٣٦،

البشرى)

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Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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