Islamic inheritance jurisprudence
- Inheritance is an integral part of Shariah Law in Islam.
- Muslims inherit from one another according to the Qur’an.
- The major rules of inheritance are detailed in Qur’an, Hadith and Fiqh.
- When a Muslim dies, there are four duties that need to be performed.
- Islamic law places restrictions on the testator, limiting the amount they can bequeath.
- Heirs are categorized into three groups: quota-heirs, residuary heirs, and extended family members.
- Inheritance is distributed in a specific order, starting with the allocation of shares to quota-heirs.
- In Islamic law, only relatives with a legitimate blood relationship to the deceased are entitled to inherit.
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