What is the ruling on a man who spends his wealth to deprive the heirs?
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The questioner : I think he is reducing the heirs' shares.
The Shaykh : I am speaking about the intention; I am speaking about the intention. That is, if a man has wealth and he spends it all in the cause of Allah, no one has any claim against him. But if his intention is to deprive the heirs, then deeds are by intentions. Is that clear?
The questioner : Is that clear?
The Shaykh: Peace be upon you.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : I am speaking about the intention; I am speaking about the intention. That is, if a man has wealth and he spends it all in the cause of Allah, no one has any claim against him. But if his intention is to deprive the heirs, then deeds are by intentions. Is that clear?
The questioner : Is that clear?
The Shaykh: Peace be upon you.
The questioner : ... .
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