An Islamic will is one that contains bequests that are in line with the principles of the Islamic laws of succession.

A Will is one of the most important legal documents you make in your lifetime. It is an opportunity to provide clarity about your wishes and to ensure that you provide for your chosen beneficiaries and charities. It is a legal document which details who will inherit your assets when you die. It can also set out who will be legally in charge of administering your estate.

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

Our solicitors are experts in the writing of wills that ensure Sharia law compliance and can help you to write a will that follows your faith. Our Islamic wills have been reviewed and certified by Islamic scholars.

There are many reasons it is sensible to have an up-to-date Will in place:

• First and foremost, you want to ensure your assets pass to who you intend them to. This might not be the case without a Will. The laws of intestacy in England and Wales have clear guidelines as to who your assets go to, should you die without a Will.
• If you have young children, your Will can detail who you would like to look after them if you are not able to do so.
• If you have young or vulnerable beneficiaries, the provisions of the Will can be drafted with a view to ensuring that your beneficiaries receive their inheritance at the right time and in the right circumstances and that their inheritance is looked after by someone you trust.
• A will can be an essential part of an Inheritance Tax planning strategy.
• A professionally drafted Will can often be crucial in avoiding disputes on your death.
• Wills are essential when individuals have business assets.