The mother’s gift of her wealth to one of her sons before her death
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Question:
He says: My mother (may Allah have mercy on her) kept a sum of money with me, and before her death she said in front of my brothers that she had gifted this money to me, and that the gold she owned would be divided among the heirs.
Answer:
She has no valid gift in this case. First, it is not permissible to single out some of the children over others, even if she were in good health. Second, when death approaches or the illness of death that is feared occurs, it is not permissible for a person to dispose of his wealth except within the limits Allah has permitted, which is one-third for a non-heir. He may bequeath one-third or less to a non-heir; this is what is prescribed for him. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
He says: My mother (may Allah have mercy on her) kept a sum of money with me, and before her death she said in front of my brothers that she had gifted this money to me, and that the gold she owned would be divided among the heirs.
Answer:
She has no valid gift in this case. First, it is not permissible to single out some of the children over others, even if she were in good health. Second, when death approaches or the illness of death that is feared occurs, it is not permissible for a person to dispose of his wealth except within the limits Allah has permitted, which is one-third for a non-heir. He may bequeath one-third or less to a non-heir; this is what is prescribed for him. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
لقاء مفتوح [الزلفي] — alfawzan.live (59:05)
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