Rules of Inheritance (Fara’id) | Mufti Zameelur Rahman

Amir al-Mu’minin ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab (May Allah be pleased with him) said: “Learn the shares of inheritance (fara’id) for indeed they are from your religion (din).” (Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah, 31681)

It is reported the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) emphasised the importance of correctly distributing a person’s estate by saying, “Whoever nullifies an inheritance share that Allah has allocated in His Book has nullified their inheritance of Jannah.” (Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah, 31688)

The subject of “Fara’id” (inheritance) is not only important but also intellectually stimulating. Hence, ‘Umar (May Allah be pleased with him) wrote to Abu Musa al-Ash‘ari (May Allah be pleased with him): “When you engage in leisure do so with archery, and when you engage in discussions, talk about fara’id.” (al-Mustadrak, 8166)

This course is designed to cover the principles and rules of inheritance distribution according to the Hanafi madhhab, enabling participants to gain a thorough understanding of the majority of scenarios.

Numerous examples and scenarios will be employed to facilitate understanding.


What you'll learn:

● Qur’anic verses and hadiths relevant to the subject of inheritance

● The importance of adhering to Islamic inheritance laws

● How to calculate inheritance shares

● Writing a will

● Gifting one’s wealth before passing: dos and donts

● Dividing up the estate after determining the shares of each heir

● Wisdoms behind the Islamic system of inheritance


Who this course is for:

● Suitable for beginners (no prior qualifications required)

● Beneficial for students of knowledge

● Open to brothers and sisters


Teacher Bio: Mufti Zameelur Rahman

Mufti Zameel completed his memorisation of the Qur’an as a teenager. He later went on to complete the ‘Alimiyyah programme in the Islamic sciences at Darul Ulum Birmingham, UK. He then furthered his studies and completed an Ifta/Takhassus fi’ l-Fiqh (specialisation in fiqh and fatwa) course at Dar al-Ifta al-Mahmudiyyah in Durban, South Africa under renowned specialists Mufti Ebrahim Desai and Mufti Husain Kadodia.

Website: darulmaarif.com

Register here: assubah.com/courses/rules-of-inheritance-fara-id/