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Can I give my share of inheritance to my cousin?

Dealing in inheritance shares is not valid prior to finalization and possession. Only after having taken possession of one‟s share, may one do with it whatever one desires.

The Majlis Vol 27 No 10, p.8

A man has 5 sons.

The house will be inherited by the four living sons and any other heirs, e.g. parents and wife. The family of the pre POLLUTING ILM Narrating from some senior, Imaam Shaafi‟…

The Majlis Vol 27 No 10, p.9

A deceased has no relatives who are heirs.

"Distant‟ relatives, if they are Zawil Arhaam, do have shares of inheritance. As long as there are such relatives, the Muslim man may not take any of the assets of the deceased.

The Majlis Vol 27 No 11, p.10

There are two partners in a business.

If all the heirs unanimously decided to sell the share of the deceased partner, that is his/her share of the assets of the partnership, it will be permissible. The proceeds thereof…

The Majlis Vol 27 No 11, p.11