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Distributing inheritance equally

· 1 Shaʻban 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible to distribute a will equally to keep unity in the family. We are 4 brothers 2 sisters. We want to share the money equally, can we?

Answer

The inheritance will have to be distributed according to the laws of Shariah. To distribute the estate equally is impermissible and a grave sin. After each heir receives his rightful share (provide he/she has reached the age of puberty), he may do with it as he pleases. If later on he wishes to gift any portion of his wealth to any family member without any coercion, he may do so.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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