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What is the technical definition of inheritance?
What is the technical definition of inheritance?
- The wealth transferred from the deceased to the government.
- The legal process of approving a will after someone's death.
- The process by which wealth is shared among relatives during life.
- The rights an heir has over the possessions left by the deceased. (correct)
What serves as the scriptural basis for the legitimacy of inheritance?
What serves as the scriptural basis for the legitimacy of inheritance?
- The Sunnah of the Prophet.
- Verses from the Quran. (correct)
- The teachings of past scholars.
- Legal statutes of the state.
What is one of the main purposes of inheritance in Islamic law?
What is one of the main purposes of inheritance in Islamic law?
- To increase the burdens of the living.
- To prevent the accumulation of wealth. (correct)
- To distribute wealth equally among all individuals.
- To mandate charitable donations.
Which right is specifically mentioned regarding the estate left behind by the deceased?
Which right is specifically mentioned regarding the estate left behind by the deceased?
How does Islamic inheritance law help prevent family disputes?
How does Islamic inheritance law help prevent family disputes?
What is one outcome of transferring wealth through inheritance?
What is one outcome of transferring wealth through inheritance?
Which of the following is NOT a function of Islamic inheritance law?
Which of the following is NOT a function of Islamic inheritance law?
What principle is highlighted in the saying of the Prophet regarding inheritance?
What principle is highlighted in the saying of the Prophet regarding inheritance?
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Inheritance
Inheritance
The portion of wealth, property, or rights that an heir is entitled to from their deceased relative.
Inheritance Law
Inheritance Law
The knowledge used to determine who inherits from a deceased person, who doesn't, and the amount each heir receives.
Legitimacy of Inheritance
Legitimacy of Inheritance
The legal right to inherit, backed by Quran and Prophet's sayings.
Estate
Estate
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Funeral Expenses
Funeral Expenses
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Preventing Accumulation of Wealth
Preventing Accumulation of Wealth
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Inheritance Promotes Family Ties
Inheritance Promotes Family Ties
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Avoiding Disputes Among Heirs
Avoiding Disputes Among Heirs
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