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Janazah & Estate Fiqh

Fiqh of Janazah, Wills (Wasiyyah) and Islamic Inheritance Rules

Master the sacred sciences of end-of-life care, funeral rites, and classical Islamic inheritance (Ilm al-Fara'id). Learn how to draft a legally binding Islamic Will, calculate estate shares, and fulfill sacred obligations under certified Muftis.

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Fara'id Mathematical CalculationsEstate Division ModelingAuthentic Sunnah Janazah GuideShariah Will (Wasiyyah) Drafting
يُوصِيكُمُ اللَّهُ فِي أَوْلَادِكُمْ لِلذَّكَرِ مِثْلُ حَظِّ الْأُنثَيَيْنِ "Allah instructs you concerning your children: for the male, what is equal to the share of two females." Surah An-Nisa [4:11]
Estate & Funeral Jurisprudence

Fara'id and Funeral Jurisprudence: Mastering Sacred Inheritance and Sunnah Rites

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) designated the science of inheritance (Ilm al-Fara'id) as half of all religious knowledge and warned that it would be the first sacred science to disappear from the earth. In modern Western legal environments, failure to prepare a legally binding Islamic Last Will and Testament (Wasiyyah) frequently results in estate confiscation by probate courts, distribution contrary to the divine commands of Surah An-Nisa, and bitter family disputes. Concurrently, many Muslims do not know the step-by-step funeral rites (Janazah) required when a loved one passes away.

Our Comprehensive Fiqh of Janazah, Wills, and Inheritance Course bridges classical Shariah jurisprudence with contemporary civil estate planning. Guided 1-on-1 by certified Al-Azhar Muftis and Islamic estate experts, students learn the precise medical and spiritual etiquettes of dying, washing the deceased (Ghusl al-Mayyit), shrouding (Kafan), conducting the Janazah prayer, drafting a legally enforceable Islamic Will, and calculating exact mathematical inheritance shares for heirs.

Core Educational Outcomes

  • Master the complete practical mechanics of Ghusl al-Mayyit, shrouding (Kafan), and Janazah prayer.
  • Learn how to draft an Islamic Last Will and Testament legally enforceable in US, UK, and Canadian courts.
  • Master classical inheritance mathematics (Ilm al-Fara'id) based on the explicit verses of Surah An-Nisa.
  • Understand the rules governing the non-heir bequest (Wasiyyah up to 1/3) and lifetime gifts (Hibah).
Academic Course Matrix

Mathematical Calculation Tools, Legal Templates & Case Study Timetable

Instruction Format1-on-1 Practical Seminary Mentorship & Mathematical Calculation Labs
Target AudienceAdults, Estate Planners, Imams, Funeral Volunteers, and Family Heads
Primary TextsAl-Fara'id al-Sirajiyyah, Matn ar-Rahabiyyah, and Modern Shariah Estate Manuals
Class Schedule24/7 Flexible Timings Across USA, UK, Canada, Australia and Worldwide
Faculty QualificationsAl-Azhar University Shariah & Law Faculty Muftis & Certified Inheritance Calculators
CertificationOfficial Academic Certificate of Completion in Islamic Inheritance & Funeral Law
Fara'id & Janazah Syllabus

Four Essential Modules: Terminal Illness Ethics, Janazah Rites, Fara'id Math & Modern Wills

Master the intricate mathematical algorithms of classical Islamic succession law (Ilm al-Fara'id) and the sacred Sunnah protocols of washing, shrouding, and burying the deceased.

Module 01

End-of-Life Care, Dying Etiquettes and Ghusl of the Deceased

Guiding a dying person with dignity, medical ethics, washing procedures, and shrouding.

  • Signs of approaching death: prompting the Shahadah (Talqeen) and reciting Surah Yaseen
  • Brain death, life support withdrawal, organ donation fatwas, and autopsies in Islamic law
  • Step-by-step practical training in washing the deceased (Ghusl al-Mayyit) with modesty and care
  • Shrouding the body (Kafan): dimensions, layers, and wrapping methods for males and females
Module 02

The Funeral Prayer (Salat al-Janazah) and Burial Rites

Leading the Janazah prayer, transportation of the body, burial etiquettes, and condolence Sunnahs.

  • The four Takbirs of Salat al-Janazah: recitations, specific Duas for the deceased, and Tasleem
  • Carrying the Janazah, graveyard etiquettes, and lowering the body facing the Qiblah (Lahd vs Shaqq)
  • Innovations (Bid'ah) to avoid: loud wailing, paid recitations, and lavish post-funeral banquets
  • The Sunnah of condolences (Ta'ziyah), visiting graves, and continuous charity (Sadaqah Jariyah)
Module 03

Drafting an Islamic Last Will and Testament (Al-Wasiyyah)

Structuring an estate plan that harmonizes divine inheritance commands with local secular law.

  • The Prophetic injunction: why no Muslim should spend two nights without a written Will
  • Designating legal guardians for minor children to prevent state foster care intervention
  • The 1/3 bequest rule: allocating charitable endowments and non-heir bequests (Wasiyyah)
  • Appointing executors, handling debts, funeral expenses, and avoiding secular probate delays
Module 04

The Mathematical Science of Inheritance (Ilm al-Fara'id)

Calculating precise legal shares for primary and secondary heirs across complex family trees.

  • The primary heirs (Ashab al-Furood) and their fixed Quranic fractions: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 2/3, 1/3, 1/6
  • Universal residuary heirs (Asabah): male lineage rights and priority rules
  • Rules of exclusion (Hajb): full exclusion vs partial reduction of inheritance shares
  • Practical mathematical calculation labs: resolving estate divisions with living spouses, children, and parents
Inheritance Mathematicians & Muftis

Specialist Muftis in Islamic Succession Law and Funeral Jurisprudence

Our inheritance and funeral Fiqh department is led by certified Muftis and Islamic legal scholars graduated from Al-Azhar University's Faculty of Shariah and Law. They specialize in classical Fara'id mathematics and have advised international Islamic organizations on Shariah estate structuring.

We provide dedicated male and female scholars. Female students and community funeral volunteers can study female washing and shrouding protocols directly under certified female scholars who have served on Muslim funeral committees.

Specialist Fara'id Mathematicians & Muftis

Specialist Fara'id Mathematicians & Muftis

Recognized authorities in estate liquidation, classical Islamic inheritance algorithms, and legal Shariah will compliance.

Legal Precision & Sunnah Rigor

Judicial Calculation Precision & Sacred Legal Authenticity

All sessions are conducted in confidential, private 1-on-1 virtual classrooms. Students receive customizable, attorney-reviewed Islamic Will templates adapted for US, UK, Canadian, and Australian legal jurisdictions.

Mathematical Rigor & Fiduciary Responsibility Standards

  • Private one-on-one sessions providing confidential guidance for your family's specific estate situation
  • Customizable, printable Islamic Last Will and Testament legal template forms
  • Practical step-by-step mathematical worksheets for calculating inheritance shares across family members
  • Direct instructor review of hypothetical estate scenarios and complex family questions
Fara'id Course Tuition

Islamic Inheritance Tuition Plans

Plan Weekly Frequency Monthly Classes Tuition Fee Action
Weekend Starter 2 Days / Week (Sat, Sun) 8 Classes (30 min each) $30 / Month Enroll Starter
Regular Academic RECOMMENDED 5 Days / Week (Mon to Fri) 20 Classes (30 min each) $40 / Month Enroll Regular
Family Intensive 5 Days / Week (Up to 3 Students) 40+ Classes Shared $70 / Month Enroll Family
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Inheritance Law FAQs

Inquiries on Islamic Inheritance Law, Wills, and Funeral Practices

Why do I need a written Islamic Will if I live in the West?

If you die without a Will (intestate) in Western countries, secular courts will automatically distribute your estate according to state law (which contradicts Quranic shares) and can place minor children into secular foster care. An Islamic Will ensures your faith is honored.

Can a person leave all their wealth to one child or exclude a child in their Will?

No. In Islamic law, the shares of children are fixed by Allah SWT in the Quran. A Muslim cannot disinherit an heir or bequeath extra wealth to one heir over another through a Will without unanimous consent.

How does the course teach practical washing and shrouding (Ghusl and Kafan)?

Our instructors use detailed visual instructional diagrams, anatomical mannequin demonstrations on video, and step-by-step checklists so students gain complete practical competence.

Can sisters study female-specific funeral rites with female scholars?

Yes! We have certified female scholars (Alimahs) available who specifically train sisters in the sacred rites of washing, shrouding, and handling deceased sisters and children.

How do I book my 3-day free trial in Islamic Inheritance and Janazah Fiqh?

Click the Book Free Trial button or message our admissions coordinator on WhatsApp. We will match you with a certified Shariah estate scholar.

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