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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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Wills explained
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.
Inheritance
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.
Inheritance
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.
Getting started
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.
Uncle Ji
Straight talk from Uncle Ji
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.
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.
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.
Ready to put your affairs in order?
Writing your Islamic will is one of the most caring things you can do. Start now, at your own pace. There is no pressure, and where your circumstances need a closer look, a qualified adviser steps in.