The Chapters on Wills

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Chapter 8: If A Person Dies Without Having Made A Will, Can Charity Be Given On His Behalf?

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that a man asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)

“My father died and left behind wealth, but he did not make a will. Will it expiate for him if I give charity on his behalf?” He said: “Yes.”

Chapter 1: Did The Messenger of Allah (SAW) Make A Will?

It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said

“What the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) most enjoined when he was dying and breathing his last was: The prayer; and those whom your right hands possess.”

Chapter 3: Injustice In Wills

It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said

“Whoever tries to avoid giving the inheritance to his heirs, Allah (SWT) will deprive him of his inheritance in Paradise on the Day of Resurrection.”

Chapter 5: Making A Will For One Third

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said

“Allah (SWT) has been charitable with you over the disposal of one third of your wealth at the time of your death, so that you may be able to add to the record of your good deeds.”

It was narrated from Ibn Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said

“(Allah says) O son of Adam! I have given you two things which you do not deserve (except by mercy of Allah (SWT)): I allow you to dispose of a share of your wealth when you are on your deathbed, in order to cleanse and purify you, and my slaves pray for you after your life is over.”