Inheritance occurs after the death of the deceased is confirmed
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The second question of Fatwa No. ( 7511 )
Q2: When does an heir inherit from the deceased, is it during his life, i.e., before his death, or not? And is it permissible for the deceased to give away all that is in his possession before his death? For example, to clarify a father’s anger at his sons before his death, he drove his sons out of his house, gave away some of his wealth, sold the rest, and traveled to the Ancient House of Allah for Hajj. It appears that there was nothing left for his sons to benefit from after their father’s death. What is the ruling? Is the father’s action valid?
or not?
A2: First: An heir only inherits from the estate of the deceased after the death of the deceased is confirmed and the death of the heir occurs after the death of the deceased. Second: The owner of wealth may donate all his wealth or give it in charity in the causes of righteousness while he is healthy, seeking the pleasure of Allah, if the public interest requires it and his trust in his Lord is great; preferring the public interest over the private interest, as Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) did in the expedition of Tabuk. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q2: When does an heir inherit from the deceased, is it during his life, i.e., before his death, or not? And is it permissible for the deceased to give away all that is in his possession before his death? For example, to clarify a father’s anger at his sons before his death, he drove his sons out of his house, gave away some of his wealth, sold the rest, and traveled to the Ancient House of Allah for Hajj. It appears that there was nothing left for his sons to benefit from after their father’s death. What is the ruling? Is the father’s action valid?
or not?
A2: First: An heir only inherits from the estate of the deceased after the death of the deceased is confirmed and the death of the heir occurs after the death of the deceased. Second: The owner of wealth may donate all his wealth or give it in charity in the causes of righteousness while he is healthy, seeking the pleasure of Allah, if the public interest requires it and his trust in his Lord is great; preferring the public interest over the private interest, as Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) did in the expedition of Tabuk. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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