Can I Leave More Than One-Third? The Wasiyyah Rule Explained
The one-third limit on an Islamic bequest, why heirs cannot normally be left extra, where the madhabs differ, and what UK and US law allows.
Islamic Will Guides
Clear, practical guidance on Islamic wills, Faraid inheritance, Zakat, and estate planning.
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Faraid Explained: Who Inherits What, With Worked Examples
How Islamic inheritance shares work: the fixed Quranic shares, residuary heirs, and two worked examples you can follow step by step.
What Happens If a Muslim Dies Without a Will in the UK? Intestacy vs Faraid
Without a will, English intestacy rules replace Islamic inheritance law. See a worked example of how the results differ from Faraid.
Free Islamic Will UK: What It Must Include (2026 Guide)
How to make a valid Islamic will in England and Wales: signing and witness rules, the one-third bequest rule, Faraid shares and common mistakes.
Islamic Will in the USA: State Witness Rules and What to Include (2026)
How to make a valid Islamic will in the US: witness rules, self-proving affidavits, the spousal elective share, community property and Faraid basics.