The Ruling on Bequeathing One-Third of One's Wealth
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Question:
The questioner Abdullah says: Shaykh, what is the ruling on a person who dedicates all the wealth he has and everything he owns to the cause of Allah, leaving nothing for his children after his death? And what is the best course of action in this matter?
Answer:
It is not permissible for him to bequeath more than one-third, or less. So if he wants to establish an endowment (waqf) after his death, meaning contingent upon his death, or to make a bequest after his death, is it not the case that he is only allowed one-third or less? His statement:Muwatta Malik 37:4 Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
The questioner Abdullah says: Shaykh, what is the ruling on a person who dedicates all the wealth he has and everything he owns to the cause of Allah, leaving nothing for his children after his death? And what is the best course of action in this matter?
Answer:
It is not permissible for him to bequeath more than one-third, or less. So if he wants to establish an endowment (waqf) after his death, meaning contingent upon his death, or to make a bequest after his death, is it not the case that he is only allowed one-third or less? His statement:
A third, and a third is a lot. Leaving your heirs rich is better than leaving them poor to beg from people
صلى الله عليه وسلم الثلث والثلث كثير إنك أن تذر ورثتك أغنياء خير لك من أن تدعهم عالة يتكففون الناسThe presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/300 — archive.org (7:52)
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