FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - ISLAMIC WILL
Via the Qur'an, Allah has prescribed who inherits from you. In an Islamic wasiyat, Willwali, as your trusted service provider, will calculate the inheritance for you based on the assets you enter. We guide you through a step-by-step process, based on your family details and the rules set out in the Qur'an. When the time comes, your rightful Islamic heirs will receive their proportion of the inheritance.
What is Faraid?
Faraid is a concept in Islamic Law. In Arabic, it is known as ‘Al-Faraid’ which literally means fixed portions. Technically, the term denotes the quantum of shares allocated to the lawful heirs as determined by Shari’ah.
Can I make a gift in an Islamic Will?
Gift or “Hibah” is a well-defined term under Muslim law. A “Hibah” is mainly an unconditional and immediate transfer of property from one person to another without any consideration. The primary essentials of a valid gift are the declaration by the donor, acceptance by the done, and delivery of possession. Willwali has the functionality for you to gift your assets to your family members.
Does Willwali accommodate the concept of Zakat?
Yes. You can include it in the Wishes Section so that your Wasi can execute it. Zakat is a religious obligation for all Muslims who meet the necessary criteria to donate a certain portion of their wealth each year to charitable causes. Zakat is based on your income and the value of possessions. The common minimum amount for those who qualify is 2.5% or 1/40 of a Muslim's total savings and wealth.
Is the Online will made on Willwali legally valid and Shariah Compliant?
Yes! Willwali is a platform where creation of Islamic will is designed to include all aspects governed under the Shariah Law. This has been done with the help of Islamic legal experts and lawyers. Even though you can make your wasiyat online, you will need to sign it with ink/pen in front of two witnesses. There is an important aspect to this signing. The 2 witnesses must be Islamic male & must not be your beneficiaries. If this rule is not followed, your wasiyat can be disputed. The three of you must sign the will in front of each other.