The ruling on bequeathing more than one-third of one's wealth
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Question:
The questioner says: Is it permissible for the testator to bequeath more than one-third of his wealth? May Allah bless you.
Answer:
He is not allowed to do that; he is only allowed one-third or less. He must not make all his wealth an endowment or bequeath it all; rather, he should bequeath one-third or less. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
The questioner says: Is it permissible for the testator to bequeath more than one-third of his wealth? May Allah bless you.
Answer:
He is not allowed to do that; he is only allowed one-third or less. He must not make all his wealth an endowment or bequeath it all; rather, he should bequeath one-third or less. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7568 — youtube.com (5:47)
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