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Why should I have an Islamic will?
A will conveys your wishes, in a legally binding way, on how you want your estate to be divided. The most fundamental benefit of having an Islamic will is that your estate is administered in terms of Shari’ah. While ...What is the main difference between an Islamic will and a conventional will?
In a Shari’ah-compliant or Islamic will, the Beneficiaries are determined on the death of the testator rather than being nominated, as in a conventional will, during the lifetime of the testator....What happens if I do not have an Islamic will?
If you do not have an Islamic will, Islamic law will not be applied when your estate is administered, and your Islamic heirs will potentially be at a disadvantage in terms of the inheritance they ought to have received. The ...Is it compulsory for Muslims to draw up a will?
Yes, it is compulsory. Islamic law is currently not recognised in South Africa and if there is no Islamic will, or any will for that matter, the Intestate Succession Act would govern the administration of the estate. The Prophet Mohammed, ...Can adopted children, stepchildren and illegitimate children inherit?
No, they do not qualify as heirs in terms of an Islamic will. However, they can be allocated a bequest (Wassiyah) in an Islamic will, provided that it does not exceed one-third of the value of the estate. Alternatively, ...Why are adopted children excluded as Islamic heirs?
Adopted children hold no blood relation or blood ties to the testator. However, they can be allocated a bequest (Wassiyah) in an Islamic will, provided that it does not exceed one-third of the value of the estate....