Fatwa #517712 March 2002South Africa
Convert - who inherits what? I am a new convert. I am single and don't have any muslim family. My family consist of my parents and a brother. What portion should each of them receive on my death?
Answer
From your question, we understand that your parents and brother are not
Muslims. In principle, there is no inheritance between Muslims and
non-Muslims. However, there may be Wasiyyat (bequeath) between Muslims and
non-Muslims.
We suggest you draw up an Islamic Will stipulating who you wish to bequeath
your estate to. If at the time of death, there are no Muslim relatives, the
persons (parents, brothers, etc.) / organizations whm you have stipulated
will receive the entire estate in the proportion you have stipulated.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Moulana Imraan Vawda
FATWA DEPT.
CHECKED AND APPROVED CORRECT: Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Muslims. In principle, there is no inheritance between Muslims and
non-Muslims. However, there may be Wasiyyat (bequeath) between Muslims and
non-Muslims.
We suggest you draw up an Islamic Will stipulating who you wish to bequeath
your estate to. If at the time of death, there are no Muslim relatives, the
persons (parents, brothers, etc.) / organizations whm you have stipulated
will receive the entire estate in the proportion you have stipulated.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Moulana Imraan Vawda
FATWA DEPT.
CHECKED AND APPROVED CORRECT: Mufti Ebrahim Desai