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Prepare Your Islamic Last Will & Testament<\/h1><\/div>

Ensure your assets are distributed according to Islamic principles and Virginia law, with clear instructions for your family and executor.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Islam strongly emphasizes that each individual should create a Will, with witnesses attesting to its validity.<\/h4><\/div>
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\u201cIt is prescribed for you, when death approaches one of you, if he leaves behind wealth, that he bequeaths unto parents and near relatives in goodness; (that is) a duty on those who safeguard themselves with full awareness of divine laws.\u201d [Quran 2:180]<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>

The Messenger of Allah, Peace and Blessings be Upon him, also emphasized the importance of wills. In a tradition narrated by \u2018Abdullah bin \u2018Umar, may Allah be Pleased with him and his father, Allah\u2019s Messenger is reported to have said, <\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cIt 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.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

In modern times, writing a will simplifies the inheritance process for heirs. It provides for the proper distribution of assets, properties and possessions, instruction for payment of debts, selection of an executor and appointment of a guardian for minors. Absent a will, the state of Virginia is legally obligated to distribute a deceased Muslim\u2019s wealth according to state laws. The state assigns both an administrator for the estate and a guardian for any children. Wills are thus extremely important for parents of children of minor age. <\/span><\/p>\n

The State of Virginia has specific <\/span>requirements <\/span><\/a>for a will to be legally binding. You may also find templates for Islamic wills and additional information at the resources below:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Start \u2013 The Islamic Seminary of America<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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