A Murtad (Apostate) Inheriting From A Muslim

Question

A Muslim Man has Murtad kids. Do they inherit from hi?

Answer

An apostate (Murtad) is not recognized in the Shari’ah as an heir. Therefore, he/she will not inherit from his/her Muslim parents.

Checked and Approved By:

Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.

References

والاسباب التى بها يحرم الميراث ثلاثة الرق واختلاف الدين…(المبسوط للسرخسي- ج ٢٩ ص١٣٨) (دار الفكر) 

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