The Ruling on Delaying the Division of an Estate
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: What is the Shari'ah's position on a person who delayed distributing the estate to his brothers and sisters for more than ten years?
Answer:
It is not permissible for him to do so if they request the division, or if one of them requests it; the division becomes obligatory, and every person entitled to a share must be given his right. The estate must not be withheld without a valid Shari'ah excuse. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you,
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: What is the Shari'ah's position on a person who delayed distributing the estate to his brothers and sisters for more than ten years?
Answer:
It is not permissible for him to do so if they request the division, or if one of them requests it; the division becomes obligatory, and every person entitled to a share must be given his right. The estate must not be withheld without a valid Shari'ah excuse. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/128 — archive.org (7:05)
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