10/04/2025
Do you know that before distributing inheritance, there are three major rights that must be fulfilled? These are acronymized as FEWD:
FE– Funeral expenses
W – Wasiyyah, a valid will (bequest)
D – Debts
F – Funeral Expenses:
These include the costs of the burial, shroud (kafan), washing (ghusl), transportation, and other necessary arrangements related to the funeral. According to Islamic law, these expenses should ideally be covered from the estate of the deceased before any other rights are fulfilled.
However, in practice, family members or well-wishers often volunteer to cover the funeral costs out of love, respect, or urgency—especially when access to the estate is delayed. While this act is commendable and may be rewarded by Allāh, it doesn't cancel the fact that such expenses remain a liability on the estate.
W – Wasiyyah: Ex*****on of a Valid Will (Bequest): If the deceased made a will (not exceeding one-third of the estate and not for heirs), it should be carried out.
D – Debts: Any outstanding debts owed by the deceased must be paid in full.
✍️: YSL Institution
