The share of the close relatives and whether it remains to this day
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, does the share of the close relatives continue to this day, or is it transferred to the relatives of the imam of the time?
The Shaykh:
How?
The questioner:
Is it the share of the close relatives?
The Shaykh:
The close relatives are the relatives of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). It is not the relatives of the imam; it is the relatives of the Messenger. This continues until the Day of Resurrection. They are Banu Hashim and Banu al-Muttalib. Banu Hashim and Banu al-Muttalib are the ones who are the close relatives, and they are entitled to one-fifth of the spoils until the Hour comes. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, does the share of the close relatives continue to this day, or is it transferred to the relatives of the imam of the time?
The Shaykh:
How?
The questioner:
Is it the share of the close relatives?
The Shaykh:
The close relatives are the relatives of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). It is not the relatives of the imam; it is the relatives of the Messenger. This continues until the Day of Resurrection. They are Banu Hashim and Banu al-Muttalib. Banu Hashim and Banu al-Muttalib are the ones who are the close relatives, and they are entitled to one-fifth of the spoils until the Hour comes. Yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، تابع كتاب الجهاد - 3 — islamhouse.com (45:28)
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