The ruling on bequeathing one-third to a son
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Question:
May Allah reward you. Shaykh Salih, is it permissible for a person to bequeath one-third to his eldest son because of his pressing need for money?
Answer:
It is not permissible to bequeath to some of one’s children to the exclusion of others, except for a sick child who is unable to earn a living. As for a healthy child, one does not bequeath anything to him. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan Abi Dawud 2870Hasan Sahih (Al-Albani) Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
May Allah reward you. Shaykh Salih, is it permissible for a person to bequeath one-third to his eldest son because of his pressing need for money?
Answer:
It is not permissible to bequeath to some of one’s children to the exclusion of others, except for a sick child who is unable to earn a living. As for a healthy child, one does not bequeath anything to him. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Allah has appointed for everyone who has a right what is due to him, and no bequest must be made to an heir.
إن الله قد أعطى كل ذي حق حقه فلا وصية لوارث.The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (209) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1441-07-11] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (21:04)
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