The Bequest to Provide for a Disbelieving Family
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Question:
And I told them: Abu Dawud was a man who was on the verge of death, so he left a bequest to his son to provide for a certain family, which is a family of disbelievers. The son was hesitant about providing for this family, and his father said, “Provide for them.” So he provided for them until he himself died. What should I do regarding that after the father’s death? Do I complete the bequest?
Answer:
Yes, it is permissible to make a bequest to a disbeliever, because a parent may bequeath to a disbeliever, such as to Christians. It is permissible for him to do so, especially if they are poor and respectable people; then they are entitled to it. Yes.
And I told them: Abu Dawud was a man who was on the verge of death, so he left a bequest to his son to provide for a certain family, which is a family of disbelievers. The son was hesitant about providing for this family, and his father said, “Provide for them.” So he provided for them until he himself died. What should I do regarding that after the father’s death? Do I complete the bequest?
Answer:
Yes, it is permissible to make a bequest to a disbeliever, because a parent may bequeath to a disbeliever, such as to Christians. It is permissible for him to do so, especially if they are poor and respectable people; then they are entitled to it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 141/102 شرح زاد المستقنع/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (1:03:38)
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