Wasiyyah
2 articles tagged “Wasiyyah”
Article•20 Oct 2026
Is a Living Trust Halal? Trusts, Wasiyyah and Muslim Estates in Nigeria (2026)
A living trust is halal only when it does something Islamic law already allows. A trust you keep control of is a will in disguise and must obey the one-third rule. A trust you truly give away is a gift and must be delivered. Here is how to tell them apart.
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HalalWallet Editorial Team
Article•5 Aug 2026
Islamic Wills in Nigeria (2026): Wasiyyah, State Law and Why Where You Live Matters
A Muslim's will in Nigeria sits at the junction of Islamic law and state Wills Laws, and the courts have gone both ways. The one-third rule, the case law and how to structure a valid wasiyyah.
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HalalWallet Editorial Team