An Islamic will matters in Canada because, without one, provincial law divides your estate in a way that does not follow faraid, the Islamic inheritance shares. A lawyer can draft one, but four online tools now do the basics for a fraction of the cost. They range from free to $149.
Manzil Wills, MyAmana, and Wassiya are paid builders. Basira Islamic Foundation runs a free one. Compare all estate tools on the estate planning hub.
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Quick Comparison
| Tool | Price | Power of attorney | Scholar review named |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basira | Free | Will only | Not listed |
| Wassiya | About $40, or $56 with extras | In Complete Package | No |
| MyAmana | $89, or $179 Premium | In Premium | No names given |
| Manzil Wills | $99, or $149 Premium | Included | Named Shariah board |
Wassiya's prices were promotional when last checked. Regular prices were $50 and $70.
Manzil Wills
Manzil Wills builds a legally valid will with faraid distribution, madhhab selection, and funeral and burial wishes. It also adds power of attorney and living-will provisions. It takes about 20 minutes.
Legal Essentials is $99 per will and Premium Coverage is $149. The main difference from the others is governance: products go through a formal fatwa from a named Shariah Supervisory Board, with certificates published on Manzil's site. Manzil is not a law firm, and no lawyer reviews the finished will. Read the Manzil Islamic will review.
MyAmana
MyAmana's strength is a published faraid method. Its inheritance calculator applies the standard Sunni fixed shares from Quran 4:11, 4:12, and 4:176, with the one-third bequest cap and debts paid first. It has templates for every province and territory.
The Essential Will Package is $89. The $179 Premium Estate Kit adds powers of attorney for property and personal care. Both include two years of unlimited updates and storage for a one-time payment. MyAmana says its work is reviewed by scholars and lawyers but names no one.
Wassiya
Wassiya is the budget option. A guided ten-step flow, about 30 minutes, covers heirs, assets, debts, bequests up to one-third, executors, and guardians. You can make a holograph will (handwritten, no witnesses) or a witnessed will, with signing guidance for your province.
It includes Islamic funeral instructions and a step for missed prayers, fasts, and zakat. The Complete Package adds power of attorney, emergency instructions, and personal letters. Wassiya serves every province and territory except Quebec. No scholar or board is named.
Basira (Free)
Basira Islamic Foundation, a registered Calgary charity, runs a free will generator with the full classical faraid tables built in. Your will resolves the correct shares based on who survives you, not who was alive when you wrote it. It gives signing instructions for Ontario, BC, and Alberta. Read the Basira free Islamic will review.
Which One to Choose
| If you want | Start with |
|---|---|
| Free, with full faraid tables | Basira |
| Lowest paid price | Wassiya |
| A clear faraid method and updates | MyAmana |
| A named Shariah board and POA included | Manzil Wills |
| A complex estate or a business | A lawyer |
If you own a business, have a blended family, hold property in more than one country, or expect a family dispute, use a lawyer. Online tools are best for straightforward estates.
What to Have Ready Before You Start
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- A list of your heirs: spouse, children, parents, and siblings
- Your main assets: home, accounts, RRSP, TFSA, business, property abroad
- Your debts, including any mortgage
- Who you want as executor, and a backup
- Who you want as guardian for minor children
Registered accounts need extra care. RRSPs and TFSAs can pass by beneficiary designation, outside your will. If the designation does not match faraid, your will may not control that money. Read registered account beneficiaries and Islamic wills.
Quebec Readers
Wassiya does not serve Quebec. MyAmana has templates for every province. Quebec also has its own will rules, so read testament islamique au Québec or the Quebec Islamic will guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an online Islamic will legal in Canada?
Yes, if it is signed and witnessed according to your province's rules. Each tool gives signing instructions. Follow them exactly.
What is the cheapest Islamic will in Canada?
Basira's generator is free. Among paid tools, Wassiya is the lowest, at about $40 on promotion.
Which online Islamic will has scholar oversight?
Manzil Wills goes through a formal fatwa from a named Shariah Supervisory Board. MyAmana says it is reviewed by scholars but does not name them. Wassiya names no scholar or board.
Does an Islamic will need a power of attorney too?
A will covers what happens after death. A power of attorney covers decisions if you cannot make them while alive. Manzil includes one, and MyAmana and Wassiya offer it in higher packages.
Do I need a lawyer for an Islamic will?
Not for a simple estate. For a business, foreign property, or a complex family, a lawyer is worth the cost. See Islamic wills in Canada.
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