DONATE NOW APPEALS OUR WORK GET INVOLVED ABOUT ISLAMIC WILL (WASIYYAH) Our FREE Islamic Will service (limited time only) Thinking about the departure of a loved one back to Allah (SWT) is a challenging, emotional time. What’s more, sorting out an Islamic Will in accordance to the Islamic rules of inheritance can also be a daunting task. Create my FREE will Here at Islamic Relief, we’ve done all the hard work for you. For a limited time only, you can access a FREE will writing service which is fully compliant with Islamic law and domestic law – and it just takes 20 minutes to complete. What is an Islamic will? An Islamic will is a legally-binding document that stipulates to whom a person will be leaving their assets (property, possessions, money) to upon their return to Allah (SWT). This is a bequest. This will take into account two groups of people: Ascendants: Including your spouse (husband/wife) and parents Descendants: Your children, grandchildren and siblings (full siblings and half-siblings) A will can also include bequests for charitable purposes. Meaning of Wasiyyah in Islam Wasiyyah in Islam is the declaration a person makes whilst alive regarding their property and the arrangements according to Islamic law to be carried out after their death. Therefore, this is akin to a “will” in British law. What is the law for wills in Islam? In Islam, a will must be made by the person whist they are alive. A will is made for the purposes of arranging ones property and assets, after their death, for the benefit of others or for charitable purposes. “It is the duty of a Muslim who has anything to bequeath not to let two nights pass without writing a will about it.” (Bukhari) Therefore writing islamic wills is incredibly important in an Islamic context. How to create an Islamic will that is legal in the UK You can create a will on your own, however consulting a solicitor for legal advice is advisable. In order to create an Islamic will that is legal in the UK, you must meet the following conditions according to UK law: You must be 18-years-old or over You must be of sound mind Your will must be in written form (oral declarations are not legally-binding) You must state that you are the author of the will You must legally declare that this is your last will – meaning that any other wills are now invalid You’ll need to sign and date the will in the presence of two witnesses Neither of the witnesses can be your spouse or beneficiaries of the will For full legal guidance, we recommend you consult a solicitor. For Islamic guidelines, a scholar will be able to give Sharia-complaint advice. Create my FREE will Islamic Wills: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Here’s a list of FAQs that you can use for further guidance. Are these wills legally binding? Can I change my will once you have written it? Do your wills cover Scotland and Northern Ireland? Do you offer trust-based and tax-efficient wills? Do you offer a spousal will? Do you offer professional executor services? Do you offer probate services? Islamic Wills: Miscellaneous Questions Are your wills structured to avoid inheritance tax? Are Islamic Marriages accepted under English Law? What if I submit my will and need to make changes to it in the few days following? What if I have a change in family personnel or buy a house – does your will become invalid? Find out more Islamic Inheritance Sadaqah Jariyah KEEP IN TOUCH, JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST Get updates about our life-saving work around the world. I am happy to receive updates from Islamic Relief by email (inc. via social media) and SMS We will always treat your personal information with the utmost care and will keep it private (read our privacy policy). 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