Category: Last Will and Testament

If my wife passes away and I receive...

Strictly speaking, yes. The surviving spouse's share is required to pass to his or her Islamic heirs according to Islamic law. Islamic law does not permit a right of survivorship ownership. Owning a property together with the right of...
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I have two adopted children. Will they be...

According to Sharī‘a inheritance rules, a relative inherits automatically as part of the fixed default-distribution system. Under Sharī‘a, only biological children from a valid marriage are Islamic heirs entitled to inherit from the paternal line. Adopted children and stepchildren...
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What happens to my family if I don’t...

When a person dies without a will, he is said to have “died intestate.” In these circumstances, the American intestacy laws, or default inheritance laws, govern the distribution of your estate. These laws vary from state to state. Generally,...
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Does the Sharī‘a permit autopsies?

Autopsies are not encouraged in the Islamic tradition; autopsies delay burials, cause harm to the body, and remove body parts. However, there are exceptions in the Sharī‘a concerning autopsies. The Islamic principle of maslaha (public benefit) states that when...
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Does the Sharī‘a permit organ donation?

Yes, organ donation is permitted and encouraged by Muslim scholars. In fact, organ donation is legal in the majority of Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Iran, to name a few. In March 2019, the Fiqh Council of...
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What is a Last Will and Testament?

A Last Will and Testament ("Will") is a legal declaration that you, the testator, make. It tells the world who will get your assets and who will manage your estate and implement your wishes when you die. When you...
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Requirements for a Valid Will

  Shariawiz allows Muslims to create their own state-specific, legally valid Islamic will.    First, What is a Will? An Islamic Will, or a Sharia-compliant will, is a legal document that enables a Muslim to clearly state to whom...
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Why do I need a Last Will and...

You need a Will so that: • You—not a court—decide who get your assets and ensure they are divided according to Islam. • You—not a court—decide who cares for your children. • You—not a court—decide who manages the financial...
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Is my Islamic will legally valid?

Yes, when you purchase a Shariawiz document, you are purchasing a document that has been built by an experienced legal and Sharī‘a expert team. Every document you purchase is based on the laws of your state and custom-tailored by...
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