Our father passed away and left us an inheritance consisting of real estate, and we agreed with our mother not to sell it so that we could benefit from its rental income.

The questioner : He says: Our father passed away and left us an inheritance consisting of real estate. We agreed with our mother not to sell it so that we could benefit from its rental income. However, the eldest brother demanded his right, so the property was appraised and he was given his share. He obtained money in excess of his right on the pretext that he was covering our expenses. Even the house he lives in belongs to the heirs, and the court ruled that he should be evicted, but he refused. This case has been ongoing for nearly twenty years. There are matters pending on the mother's testimony, which she refused to give on the pretext that he is our brother despite his injustice. Does the mother have the right to refuse to testify and clarify the truth, or is she sinful? We ask for clarification and advice.

The Shaykh : Yes. I hope you will accept my advice: refer this question to the court.