Public interest as a consideration in deriving rulings.
In Islamic law
Most developed in the Maliki school. Often invoked when adapting classical rules to contexts with no bayt al-mal or no Islamic court — such as Canada.
In Canadian law
Frequently the basis on which scholars permit radd and inheritance by distant kin for Muslims living in the West.
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.
Canadian legal detail
Treadstone Law, an Ontario firm with a wills and estates practice, covers the Canadian side of this in more depth:
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. Anything under “further reading” is related material, not a source for what is stated here.
- Encyclopaedia of Islam — Brill
- Oxford Islamic Studies / Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press
- Dependant support standard of living consideration ontario — Treadstone Law
- Wills & estates practice — Treadstone Law