Executing a Forbidden Bequest, Such as Printing the Books of Innovators
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: If someone leaves a bequest that is forbidden, such as printing the books of innovators, is it obligatory to execute this bequest?
The Shaykh:
No. One should print good books in its place and spend it on something good, even if this contradicts the explicit will of the bequeather, provided the bequeather’s will is forbidden. It is changed to include righteousness and obedience. Yes.
The presenter:
That is the end.
The Shaykh:
And Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: If someone leaves a bequest that is forbidden, such as printing the books of innovators, is it obligatory to execute this bequest?
The Shaykh:
No. One should print good books in its place and spend it on something good, even if this contradicts the explicit will of the bequeather, provided the bequeather’s will is forbidden. It is changed to include righteousness and obedience. Yes.
The presenter:
That is the end.
The Shaykh:
And Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad.
Source
المنتقى من أخبار سيد المرسلين-14-07-1439هـ — af.org.sa (1:11:13)
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