If a man dies, how can his wealth be distributed?
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If a man dies, how can his wealth be distributed?
Answer
Upon the death of a person, his/her wealth will be distributed accoding to the Islamic Law of Succession and Inheritance.
And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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