In Part 1, we have discussed what are the apportionments determined for spouse, parents, daughter(s) and granddaughter(s). Therefore, in this Part 2, we will discuss how will a sibling or grandparents inherit from the deceased according to the Islamic law.
Author: Seri Amalina Mohd Khair
Apportionment for Inheritors in Islam [Part 1]
We have previously discussed and learned who are considered heirs in Islam. Now, how do these heirs inherit from the deceased? What are their determined portions under the Islamic law? This article will provide the answers for the same.
Impediments to Inheritance in Islam
In the previous article, we have discussed on who are the legal heirs in Islamic succession law. Now, we will discuss what are the impediments which will make an Islamic heir lost his or her right to inherit the deceased’s estate.
Talking Out Marital Issues: Do you need to refer to conciliatory body before getting a Divorce?
“It is obvious that the purpose and intent of s 106 is to reconcile parties where there is a reasonable probability of a reconciliation. In fact s 106(5)(b) of the Act provides that together with the certificate it issues, the conciliatory body can make recommendations regarding maintenance, division of matrimonial property and the custody of the minor children, if any, of the marriage.”
Wilful Refusal to Consummate the Marriage
Non-consummation of marriage can be a ground for a party to file a petition for nullification of the marriage. However, if the petitioner is asserting that the marriage was not consummated due to the wilful refusal of the respondent, the criteria for such refusal should be…
Sex, Love & Wedding – Incapacity to Consummate the Marriage
A marriage which takes place after the appointed date shall be voidable on the following grounds only, that is to say… that the marriage has not been consummated owing to the incapacity of either party to consummate it…
Erroneous Intitulement: Is it Fatal?
Intitulement is the heading of a proceeding in court. In simpler terms, intitulement refers to the title of the proceeding. It is compulsory for an intitulement to be included in all court documents.
Conteng-Conteng: Will Court Accept Them as Evidence?
“Judicial reception of evidence requires that the oral evidence be critically tested against the whole of the other evidence and the circumstances of the case. Plausibility should never be mistaken for veracity.” … The question is, will Courts accept scribblings as evidence?
Battle of Custody: What Are The Considerations?
“You cheated on me! Now I’m gonna leave this house and BTW, I’m taking Karen with me!” yelled Lisa as she slammed the door and left the house. Karen is now still in shock as she did not understand why she and her mom had to leave her house and her dad.
What Constitutes Defamation?
The word ‘defamation’ can simply be uttered, but do you know what constitutes defamation? The irony is, the Defamation Act does not define defamation. However, it can be understood that a defamation takes place when the statement made had jeopardized the other party.