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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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The disposition of a person in a terminal illness regarding his wealth

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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, what is the best thing for a sick person to spend from his wealth if he is on his deathbed?

Answer:
He may bequeath one-third or less. He may bequeath one-third or less of his existing wealth after the debts that are upon him. Yes.
Source شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، كتاب العتق — islamhouse.com (57:30)

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