Monday, September 16, 2013

Inheritance laws

Regarding inheritance laws, since women are considered half of men, their inheritance shares decrease accordingly.[1] People of different religions cannot inherit from one another.[2] Islam also imposes a Muslim heir over a non-Muslim.[3] An estate must follow Islam.[4]


[1] Hadith Muwatta 27.1.0; 27:11.9b.
[2] Hadith Abu-Dawud 18:2905.
[3] Hadith Abu-Dawud 18:2906.
[4] Hadith Abu-Dawud 18:2908.

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