Page is loading...  The Rules of the Will  Issue 945: The will
(Wasiyah) is that people seek to establish a particular act
after their death. This will is called the covenant will (Al-
Wasiyah Al-'Ahdiyyah), like someone making a will regarding
matters related to his burial shroud (Kafan), the place of his
burial and his ceremonies. Or someone makes a will that part of
his property is the possession of an individual after his death.
This will is called the will of transfer of property (Al-Wasiyah
At-Tamleekiyyah). Or he specifies a caretaker or guardian for
his children.  Issue 946: It is permissible for he who intends
to make a will that he note what he desires by words or writing.
When he is unable to speak or write, it is permissible to make a
will by gestures which convey his intent.  Issue 947: In
addition to the will, it is permissible to perform all of
transactions (Mu’aamalah) by means of writing or undertaking an
action according to what is common in our present time whereas
records are completed by t