What is the ruling on a man distributing all he owns equally among his daughters during his lifetime, even though the man has siblings?
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Question:
This questioner asks: If a man distributes all he owns equally among his daughters during his lifetime, is that permissible in the Shari'ah, even though the man has siblings?
Answer:
If he equalizes the gift among his children and does not favor some over others, there is nothing wrong with that. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 2587 If he equalizes the gift among them and does not favor some over others, there is nothing wrong with that, even if he has brothers or other relatives.
This questioner asks: If a man distributes all he owns equally among his daughters during his lifetime, is that permissible in the Shari'ah, even though the man has siblings?
Answer:
If he equalizes the gift among his children and does not favor some over others, there is nothing wrong with that. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Be afraid of Allah, and be just to your children.
اتقوا الله واعدلوا بين أولادكم
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم توزيع الرجل كل ما يملك على بناته بالسوية في حياته رغم أن هناك للرجل أشقاء؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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