Islamic Will (Wasiyyah)

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Why make a free online will with Islamic Relief UK? 

Here at Islamic Relief, we’ve done all the hard work for you. We’ve teamed up Islamic Finance Guru (IFG) and their team of expert solicitors to offer you a simple solution for creating your Islamic will. For a limited time only, you can access a FREE will writing service which is fully compliant with Islamic law and domestic law – and it just takes 20 minutes to complete. This limited time offer ensures that you receive the same treatment as their paid will making service, for free!

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What is an Islamic will? 

An Islamic will is a legally-binding document that stipulates to whom a person will be leaving their assets (property, possessions, money) to upon their return to Allah (SWT).

This will take into account two groups of people:

• Ascendants: Including your spouse (husband/wife) and parents
• Descendants: Your children, grandchildren, and siblings (full siblings and half-siblings)

A will can also include bequests for charitable purposes.

Find out more information on the rules of inheritance in Islam.

Meaning of Wasiyyah in Islam

Wasiyyah or Wasiya in Islam is the declaration a person makes whilst alive regarding their property and the arrangements according to Islamic law to be carried out after their death. Therefore, this is akin to a “will” in British law.

What is the law for wills in Islam? 

In Islam, a will must be made by the person whilst they are alive. A will is made for the purposes of arranging ones property and assets, after their death, for the benefit of others or for charitable purposes.

“It is the duty of a Muslim who has anything to bequeath not to let two nights pass without writing a will about it.”  (Bukhari)

Therefore writing Islamic wills is incredibly important in an Islamic context.

How to create an Islamic will that is legal in the UK

You can create a will on your own, however consulting a solicitor for legal advice is advisable.

In order to create an Islamic will that is legal in the UK, you must meet the following conditions according to UK law:

• You must be 18-years-old or over
• You must be of sound mind
• Your will must be in written form (oral declarations are not legally-binding)
• You must state that you are the author of the will
• You must legally declare that this is your last will – meaning that any other wills are now invalid
• You’ll need to sign and date the will in the presence of two witnesses
• Neither of the witnesses can be your spouse or beneficiaries of the will

For full legal guidance, we recommend you consult a solicitor. For Islamic guidelines, a scholar will be able to give Sharia-complaint advice.

We ensure our content is reviewed and verified by qualified scholars to provide you with the most accurate information. This webpage was last reviewed by Sheikh Salim Al-Azhari.

Page last reviewed: 31 August 2022