Islamic Inheritance Law Quiz

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>The right to funeral expenses. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Islamic inheritance law help prevent family disputes?

<p>By creating defined portions for each heir. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one outcome of transferring wealth through inheritance?

<p>Promotion of family ties after death. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of Islamic inheritance law?

<p>Providing financial guidance for investment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What principle is highlighted in the saying of the Prophet regarding inheritance?

<p>Heirs should receive predestined shares. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Inheritance

The portion of wealth, property, or rights that an heir is entitled to from their deceased relative.

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

The legal right to inherit, backed by Quran and Prophet's sayings.

Estate

The possessions (wealth, property, rights) left behind by the deceased for their heirs.

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Funeral Expenses

Costs of washing, shrouding, and burying the deceased. These expenses are a priority before distributing any other inheritance.

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Preventing Accumulation of Wealth

An Islamic principle that aims to prevent wealth from concentrating in a few hands, promoting distribution among inheritors.

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Inheritance Promotes Family Ties

The benefit of inheritance in strengthening family ties after a deceased member. The act of inheriting fosters connections among relatives.

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Avoiding Disputes Among Heirs

The wisdom of defined portions in inheritance to avoid conflicts and disputes among heirs.

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