The question of what to do with assets acquired impermissibly.
In Islamic law
Where part of an estate derives from impermissible sources, scholars commonly direct that portion to charity rather than to the heirs.
In Canadian law
No Canadian legal mechanism requires this; it is achieved by a bequest or by agreement among the heirs.
We have not yet researched whether the four Sunni schools differ on this term, so we are not going to tell you either way. Where a specific case turns on it, ask a qualified scholar rather than relying on a general summary.
This is legal information only. For advice on your own circumstances, speak to a lawyer.
Citations & sources
Every factual claim on this page traces to a source below. Details change — check the original source before relying on any figure, fee or legal position.
- Egyptian Dar al-Ifta — Dar al-Ifta al-Missriyyah
- International Islamic Fiqh Academy — Organisation of Islamic Cooperation