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Introduction

Who is this For?

If you’re an adult Muslim, you should have a Will. The Prophet ﷺ said:

“It is not befitting for a Muslim who has something to will to let two nights pass without having their will written and kept ready with them.” (Bukhari)

This guide is for you if:

• You want to get your Will done right away on your own.
• You have a complex estate and want to have better conversations with lawyers, accountants and scholars.
• You already have a Will but want to make sure you have everything you need.

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This guide is written for Muslim Canadians.

Most provinces in Canada follow similar legal principles for wills and estate planning. The financial accounts and assets that many Canadians hold, such as RRSPs, TFSAs, and jointly owned property, all play a role in how inheritance is distributed.

If you are not Canadian, you are still welcome to follow along.

Some details may be different, but the core challenges that Muslim Canadians face, such as ensuring an Islamic distribution while complying with local laws, are likely similar to what you will encounter in your own country. This is especially true if you live in the United States, the United Kingdom, or Australia, where estate laws share many similarities with the Canadian system.

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You Can Get This Done

Most people know they need a Will, but many never make one.

Even if they do, they forget to update it. We avoid thinking about it until we see others’ problems—like families fighting over money or rushing to find important papers after someone dies.

In those moments, we ask: Will this be my family someday?

We might do a quick online search, find lawyers or professionals selling their services, feel overwhelmed, and then forget about the idea. Time passes—until another cautionary tale of estate troubles makes us wonder again if we should take action.

This guide is designed to break that cycle.