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31 May 2022 1 min read
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Isma'il Mustafa
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The circumstance of dying without a will is called intestacy. If someone dies intestate, the law will determine who will inherit – not Islamic law.
The court will administer your estate or a relative can apply to act as your administrator (executor)- this can take time and they will have to allocate according to legal allocations. This can lead to significant legal fees and also strain family relations if there is a dispute about who gets what.
Here are 7 other practical reasons for making a will:
Along with the peace of mind of knowing that things will be carried out according to Islam and your wishes, you will also have practically prepared for your death. There is always a risk that we lose ourselves in the day to day rigmarole of living- maintaining a will helps us remember our ultimate destination.
This article is part of our Islamic Wills FAQ series.
31 May 2022 1 min read
31 May 2022 1 min read
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