The Ruling on Writing a Bequest Before Death
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Question:
He asks: Is it obligatory for me to write my will before death? And is this among the recommended practices or among the obligatory duties?
Answer:
If you have rights with people, or if people have rights over you, you must write this down. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan Abi Dawud 2862Sahih (Al-Albani) his head. As for a will of one-third or less, which is spent in obedience to Allah and whose reward reaches the testator, this is a recommended will, not an obligatory one. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
He asks: Is it obligatory for me to write my will before death? And is this among the recommended practices or among the obligatory duties?
Answer:
If you have rights with people, or if people have rights over you, you must write this down. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
It is the duty of a Muslim man who has something which is to be given as bequest not to have it for two nights without having his will written
ما حق امرئ مسلم له شيء يوصى فيه يبيت ليلتين إلا ووصيته مكتوبة عندThe presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «السعودية»، برنامج فتاوى — youtube.com (6:33)
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