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What is the difference between inheritance and succession?
Inheritance is the process of devolving property upon the death of its owner, while succession is the substitution of a living person for the deceased person in relation to all rights and duties.
What are the principles of inheritance?
- No right acquired by birth. 2. No division of heritage into obstructed and unobstructed. 3. Absolute owner till death. 4. Scheme of succession applies irrespective of the deceased gender. 5. Scheme of succession is different for Shias and Sunnis.
What is Al-Muwarith?
Al-Muwarith refers to the deceased person whose estate is being distributed.
Who is Al-Warith?
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What is Al-Irth?
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Study Notes
Inheritance and Succession
- Inheritance and succession are two related but distinct concepts in Islamic law:
- Inheritance refers to the transfer of property or wealth after a person's death.
- Succession refers to the process of transferring leadership or authority from one person to another.
Principles of Inheritance
- The principles of inheritance in Islamic law include:
- The right of inheritance is based on the Quran and the Sunnah.
- Inheritance is a means of redistributing wealth and reducing inequality.
- The deceased person's debts and funeral expenses are settled before distributing the inheritance.
- The shares of the inheritors are based on their degree of relationship to the deceased.
Al-Muwarith and Al-Warith
- Al-Muwarith refers to the person who leaves behind a legacy or property to be inherited.
- Al-Warith refers to the person who inherits the property or legacy.
Al-Irth
- Al-Irth refers to the estate or legacy left behind by the deceased person.
- It includes all the property, wealth, and possessions of the deceased.
- The estate is distributed among the heirs according to the Islamic rules of inheritance.
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Test your knowledge on Islamic laws of inheritance and succession with this quiz by Dr. Shyamantak Misra. Explore the concepts of devolving property and the substitution of living persons in relation to rights and duties. Take the quiz to enhance your understanding of Islamic laws.
