A right to use property or receive income for life, with the capital passing to someone else afterwards.
In Islamic law
Scholars examine such arrangements carefully, since faraid vests capital shares immediately. Structuring a life interest over a home needs both legal and scholarly input.
In Canadian law
Common where a testator wants a spouse housed for life but the capital preserved for children.
No significant difference between the four Sunni schools is recorded on this point in the sources reviewed. Where a specific case turns on it, ask a qualified scholar rather than relying on a general summary.
Canadian legal detail
Treadstone Law, an Ontario firm with a wills and estates practice, covers the Canadian side of this in more depth:
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This entry is general information, not legal or religious advice. Inheritance turns on the exact family circumstances. Confirm Canadian law with a lawyer in your province, and any religious ruling with a qualified scholar.
Citations & sources
Every factual claim on this page traces to one of the references below. Legislation and dollar thresholds change — verify against the primary source before relying on any figure.
- T3 Trust Guide — Canada Revenue Agency
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