Mirath
ميراث
Pronunciation: mee-RAHTH
Islamic inheritance — the transfer of wealth from a deceased Muslim to rightful heirs according to Shariah.
Definition
The Islamic system of inheritance and the transfer of wealth from a deceased Muslim to their rightful heirs. Mirath is governed by detailed Quranic rules (see Faraid) that prescribe fixed shares for specific relatives. A Muslim may only bequeath up to one-third of their estate outside the fixed shares (via wasiyyah).
The remaining two-thirds must be distributed according to the Faraid system. In Canada, Muslims typically need an Islamic will to ensure their estate is distributed according to mirath rules, as provincial intestacy laws follow different distribution formulas.
Related Terms
Faraidفرائض
Islamic inheritance law prescribing fixed shares for heirs based on Quranic guidelines.
Wasiyyahوصية
An Islamic will — allowing a Muslim to bequeath up to one-third of their estate outside the fixed inheritance shares.
Waqfوقف
An Islamic endowment — assets permanently dedicated to a charitable purpose.
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Mirath (ميراث) — Islamic inheritance — the transfer of wealth from a deceased Muslim to rightful heirs according to Shariah. The Islamic system of inheritance and the transfer of wealth from a deceased Muslim to their rightful heirs. Mirath is governed by detailed Quranic rules (see Faraid) that prescribe fixed shares for specific relatives.
- Islamic inheritance — the transfer of wealth from a deceased Muslim to rightful heirs according to Shariah.
- Category: Estate Planning
- Related: Faraid, Wasiyyah, Waqf
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