Profits Accruing On A Deceased’s Estate

Distribution, Inheritance

Question

There were some investments. Profits on these investments are paid out monthly. What happens to the profits that gather after the demise of the deceased till the distribution? Does all of that also form part of the estate? 

Answer

In the enquired case, the investments and its profits will be a part of the estate provided that theinvestment scheme is Shariah-compliant.

Checked and Approved By:

Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.

References

التركة في الاصطلاح ما تزكة الميت من الأموال صافيا عن تعلق حق الغير بعين من الأموال كما في شروح السراجية. ص ٣٥٠ ج ٧ 

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