The Prophet (saw) said:
“It is not permissible for any Muslim who has something to will to stay for two nights without having his Last Will and Testament written and kept ready with him.” (Sahih Bukhari)
The Islamic Seminary of America is dedicated to cultivating stronger Muslim American communities. One means of strengthening our communities is in helping us fulfill our obligations. As will and estate planning is often a costly and confusing endeavor, especially when trying to find the middle ground between US law and Islamic Sharia, TISA has partnered with Muslim.Estate to provide a FREE Sharia-compliant online will software that will allow you to create your will, fulfilling this important injunction, from start to finish. Ready to start? Click below. If you’d like more information, please read-on below.
Background
When a person dies, all of their money, assets, and possessions (known as their “estate”) are distributed in accordance with their wishes. Some people have a will in place. A will is a legal document that specifies who is in charge of carrying out the wishes of the deceased (known as the “executor”) and which persons receive what amounts/possessions of the estate (anyone who gets something is called a “beneficiary”).
In the United States, if a person does not have a will in place, then the estate is divided and distributed by the courts based on US inheritance law. Needless to say, US inheritance laws are not the same as the ones that Muslim are obligated to follow. Muslims must create Islamic wills. These vary from standard wills in the way that the estate is divided. Islamic law specifies the percentage/share of inheritance for each family member. The Quran serves as the primary source of Islamic inheritance laws, outlining guidelines that ensure a just distribution among the family members.
TISA Is Here To Help
TISA would like to help you get started on your Islamic obligation of having a will. Below is a FREE ISLAMIC WILL SOFTWARE so that you and your family can:
The Muslim Estate Will Planning Software is specifically designed for American Muslims. This FREE SOFTWARE was developed by a team of graduates from top American law schools who are trained in classical Islamic law, along with Silicon Valley technology talent.
How to get started:
*Please Note: online wills cover simple cases or serve as an initial plan. For complex cases and advice that is specific to your situation, we have provided a list of US-based attorneys and wealth management firms who specialize in estate and will planning.
Disclaimer: Utilization of Muslim.estate’s automated estate planning tool to create a free Islamic will does not establish an attorney-client relationship nor does it constitute any legal advice. If you have legal questions please contact us to schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys.
Questions about the software? help@muslim.estate
“Learn the Science of Inheritance because it is from your religion, it is half of knowledge, and it is the first knowledge that would be removed from my nation.” (Al-Hakim)
This video, provided by Atty. Yaser Ali, covers the basics to help you get started with Islamic estate planning.
This video covers 3 important steps:
1. Set a clear goal
2. Define your estate.
3. Understand how assets pass-on after death
Bonus: Recommendations for Islamic Estate Planning
This list of firms represents some of those who are familiar with Islamic will planning and estate planning. You may select any counsel that works best for you. TISA does not receive any benefit in any way from your use of these people/organizations.
Yasir Ali Law
Antonio M. Glenn, Esq.
Hoopoe Advisors
Saturna Capital
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