What is a UK-compliant Sharia Law Will?
- A Sharia-compliant Will is a Will that contains bequests that are in line with the principles of the Islamic law of succession. Every Muslim must make a Will which arranges who will receive their property when they die, in accordance with the laws of Sharia. Although Sharia is common to all Muslims, the principles relating to issues of inheritance may vary substantially between Sunnis and Shias.
- If a person does not make a will, their assets must pass to their family in accordance with intestacy rules, which do not follow the principles of Sharia.
