My mother has two houses and wants to endow one of them. Is it better for her to endow it or leave it for the heirs?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. My mother has two houses and wants to endow one of them. She has sons and daughters. Yes, my mother has two houses and wants to endow one of them. She has sons and daughters, all of whom are grown and married. The question is: Is it better for her to endow this house or leave it for the heirs?
Answer:
If it does not cause hardship for the heirs, and the heirs are wealthy, then endow it. But if they are in need, in need of the inheritance, do not cause them hardship. As the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said,Sunan al-Bayhaqi 10:30 Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. My mother has two houses and wants to endow one of them. She has sons and daughters. Yes, my mother has two houses and wants to endow one of them. She has sons and daughters, all of whom are grown and married. The question is: Is it better for her to endow this house or leave it for the heirs?
Answer:
If it does not cause hardship for the heirs, and the heirs are wealthy, then endow it. But if they are in need, in need of the inheritance, do not cause them hardship. As the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said,
It is better for you to leave your heirs wealthy than to leave them poor, begging from people.
إنك أن تذر ورثتك أغنياء خير لك من أن تدعهم عالة يتكففون الناس
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3130- 4717] والدتي عندها بيتان وتريد أن توقف أحدهما فهل الأفضل أن توقفه أم تتركه للورثة؟ — youtube.com
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