Wills & Probate
Why every Muslim family needs an Islamic will
21 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
If you die without a will in England, your estate passes under the intestacy rules. These rules do not follow the fixed shares set out in Islamic inheritance law.
What an Islamic will does
- Distributes your estate according to Islamic shares.
- Lets you leave up to one third as a bequest, for example to charity.
- Names guardians for young children.
- Is valid under English law when properly signed and witnessed.
We prepare Islamic wills for individuals and couples, and can explain the shares to your family.
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