The Inheritance of a Slave When He Dies Leaving Children
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, if a slave dies leaving a son and a daughter, does any of it belong to their father?
The Shaykh:
A slave does not inherit; his wealth is property, and his property belongs to his master. If he dies, his wealth goes to his master. Even if he has children, their wealth is nothing; the wealth belongs to the master. Yes.
The questioner:
Does the ruling differ based on whether they are free or slaves?
The Shaykh:
The ruling does not differ. They have nothing as long as their father is a slave, so his wealth belongs to his master, whether they are free or slaves. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, if a slave dies leaving a son and a daughter, does any of it belong to their father?
The Shaykh:
A slave does not inherit; his wealth is property, and his property belongs to his master. If he dies, his wealth goes to his master. Even if he has children, their wealth is nothing; the wealth belongs to the master. Yes.
The questioner:
Does the ruling differ based on whether they are free or slaves?
The Shaykh:
The ruling does not differ. They have nothing as long as their father is a slave, so his wealth belongs to his master, whether they are free or slaves. Yes.
Source
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