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Civil law vs Sharia: why you can't just pick one
Uncle Ji on why estate planning isn't a buffet: one Will, written properly, has to work in both UK civil law and Sharia.
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Guidance on wills and inheritance
Clear, faith-forward articles on Islamic wills, the Faraid shares and the questions Muslim families ask us most often.
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Marriage, divorce, babies: when your will must change immediately
Uncle Ji on the life events that can turn your Will from valid to disaster overnight, and why a Will is a living document.
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The 7 most common Islamic will mistakes
Uncle Ji on the seven mistakes Muslims keep making with their wills, from ignoring Faraid to hiding the will behind the boiler.
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A simple guide to setting up your Islamic will
Five clear steps to setting up a Shariah-compliant, legally valid Islamic will in the UK, with the common mistakes to avoid at each stage.
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How much does the wife get if the husband dies in Islam? A guide to Islamic inheritance laws
A wife inherits 1/8 of her husband's estate if there are children, and 1/4 if there are none. A clear guide to the wife's share under Faraid.
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What is the difference between an Islamic will and a standard will?
An Islamic will follows Faraid; a standard will does not. The key differences, and why Muslim families in the UK need a Shariah-compliant will.
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How is a will split in Islam? A guide to Islamic inheritance laws
How Faraid divides an estate in Islam: the fixed shares for spouses, children and parents, and why a Shariah-compliant will matters in the UK.
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