The Ruling on Bequeathing to an Heir
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The questioner:
The sister Umm 'Abdullah mentions that she has a daughter with special needs, and she praises Allah for that. She says, “I have twelve children, both sons and daughters, and all of them, praise be to Allah, have settled into teaching and government jobs. This daughter has no one left but Allah the Mighty and Majestic. So, Shaykh, after my death, should I write a will for her? I bought an apartment in my name, and I want to give it to her while I am still alive, because I do not know what will happen to her in this life.”
The Shaykh:
It is correct that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan Abi Dawud 2870Hasan Sahih (Al-Albani) An heir has no right to a bequest; his inheritance is sufficient for him. However, giving it to her in this world while she is alive is permissible. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you. Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
Her need; he gives it to her for her need. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you,
The sister Umm 'Abdullah mentions that she has a daughter with special needs, and she praises Allah for that. She says, “I have twelve children, both sons and daughters, and all of them, praise be to Allah, have settled into teaching and government jobs. This daughter has no one left but Allah the Mighty and Majestic. So, Shaykh, after my death, should I write a will for her? I bought an apartment in my name, and I want to give it to her while I am still alive, because I do not know what will happen to her in this life.”
The Shaykh:
It is correct that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Allah has appointed for everyone who has a right what is due to him, and no bequest must be made to an heir.
إن الله قد أعطى كل ذي حق حقه فلا وصية لوارث،The presenter:
May Allah bless you. Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
Her need; he gives it to her for her need. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you,
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع فضيلة الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7465 — youtube.com (6:07)
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