Bequest to the Sons of a Brother
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Fatwa No. ( 5648 )
Q: My uncle passed away, leaving behind four daughters, his wife, and his brother, my father. My father then passed away two years after my uncle’s death. Since my aforementioned uncle made a bequest before his death, namely: one-third of his wealth to me and my full brother, who is his nephew, I ask your Eminence for a ruling on this bequest.
A: If the situation is as described, your uncle’s bequest of one-third to you and your full brother is valid; because you and your full brother were not heirs at the time of his death, as you were excluded by his brother, who was your father and was alive after your uncle’s death. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q: My uncle passed away, leaving behind four daughters, his wife, and his brother, my father. My father then passed away two years after my uncle’s death. Since my aforementioned uncle made a bequest before his death, namely: one-third of his wealth to me and my full brother, who is his nephew, I ask your Eminence for a ruling on this bequest.
A: If the situation is as described, your uncle’s bequest of one-third to you and your full brother is valid; because you and your full brother were not heirs at the time of his death, as you were excluded by his brother, who was your father and was alive after your uncle’s death. 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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