Al-wasiyya is the term used to refer to the Islamic will. A will is a legal document that takes effect upon the testator’s death. After payment of funeral expenses and any outstanding debts, the will is executed. The person who creates a will (wasiyya) is referred to as a testator (al-musi). 

It should be emphasized that when drafting a will, one should consult an Islamic scholar/legal expert to ensure that the will complies with both Islamic and domestic law.

When a Muslim dies, four obligations must be fulfilled. These include the following:

• Compensation for funeral expenses
• Compensation for his/her debts
• Execute his or her will
• Sharia-compliant distribution of the remaining estate among the heirs

If you want your inheritance allocated in accordance with your religious beliefs, you must create a Shariah-compliant will. Without a Shariah-compliant will, your estate will be split according to the intestacy rules of your non-Islamic state.

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