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Question: Regarding property distribution under a joint family system
Salaam,
I helped my deceased father in buying a house. My father invested 17 lacs and I invested 10 lacs. I have 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Since the house is a joint property, please guide where do I stand in this situation?
 
 
Answered by: Ulamaa ID 04 (London)
Date: 25/06/2023 21:05pm

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

الجواب حامداومصليا

When one leaves behind assets they are distributable between the inheritors and all the inheritors have a share in it.

In the case scenario, according to the above ruling, Inheritors should not compel anyone in the distribution except that all inheritors agree on the distribution of their share. I.e. the heirs cannot compel you to liquidate the property and then distribute the money as per Shariah stipulated shares. If you refuse this then you have the right to do so.

We advise that you consult with your local Mufti regarding this.

إن الشركة إذا كانت بينهما من الإبتداء بأن اشتريا حنطة أو ورثاها كانت كل حبة مشتركة بينهما
(فوائد ظهيرية علي هامش الهداية ٢/٦٠٩)

إن صاحب عشرة أسهم يكون شريكا لصاحب تسعين سهما في جميع الدار علي قدر نصيبهما منها وليس لصاحب الدار أن يدفع صاحب القليل من جميع الدار في قدر نصيب من أي موضع كان
(عناية شرح الهداية ٧/٢٧٥)
(فتاوی رحیمیہ)

And Allah knows best

06 Dhul Hijja 1444/ 25 June 2023
Mufti Qamruzzaman

London, UK
 
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