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:
A bequest regarding the rights that are upon you and the rights you have is obligatory; rights must not be lost, so you make a bequest for them so that they are not lost. As for a bequest of some of your wealth to be spent in obedience to 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:
A bequest regarding the rights that are upon you and the rights you have is obligatory; rights must not be lost, so you make a bequest for them so that they are not lost. As for a bequest of some of your wealth to be spent in obedience to 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) (182) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1440-05-25] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (25:05)
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