The Ruling on Making a Bequest for One Who Owns Nothing
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Question:
Sa'id Muhammad from Jazan asks and says: Is a bequest obligatory for every Muslim? And since I do not own anything and do not make a bequest, what is the ruling on that?
Answer:
Making a bequest regarding what is owed to you and the rights you hold is obligatory; do not let rights be lost, so make a bequest for them so that they are not lost. As for making a bequest of something from your wealth to be spent in the obedience of Allah after your death, this is recommended; this is a recommended bequest. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Sa'id Muhammad from Jazan asks and says: Is a bequest obligatory for every Muslim? And since I do not own anything and do not make a bequest, what is the ruling on that?
Answer:
Making a bequest regarding what is owed to you and the rights you hold is obligatory; do not let rights be lost, so make a bequest for them so that they are not lost. As for making a bequest of something from your wealth to be spent in the obedience of Allah after your death, this is recommended; this is a recommended bequest. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (186) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1440-06-30] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (25:06)
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