Muslim faithful have been urged to uphold justice and fairness in the distribution of inheritance by strictly following the injunctions of the Holy Qur’an.
A doctor of Islamic Jurisprudence, Sheikh Bilaal Al Asrau, said this while delivering a lecture at the Yoruba Community Central Mosque, Abobo, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Sheikh Al Asrau, emphasized the need for muslims to use the Qur’an as a yardstick in inheritance matters.
Citing Chapter 4, Verse 10 of the Holy Qur’an, the Islamic jurist condemned the injustice and hypocrisy often associated with inheritance distribution, warning that such practices attract Allah’s punishment both on earth and the hereafter.
Sheikh Al Asrau outlined the categories of rightful beneficiaries under Islamic law, noting that non-Muslims cannot inherit from Muslims and vice versa, while anyone responsible for the death of a benefactor should also be disqualified from inheritance.
According to him, the father, mother, husband, wife (including childless wives), sons, and daughters of the deceased are among the primary inheritors.
The cleric cautioned against depriving widows and orphans of their rightful shares, stressing that only knowledgeable and God-fearing individuals should oversee the distribution of estates to avoid bias or exploitation.
The Chief Imam of Yoruba Community Central Mosque, Abobo, Sheikh Imran Adam Oke, expressed appreciation to Sheikh Al Asrau for delivering an in-depth lecture on Islamic jurisprudence in the French-speaking country.
The event was attended by dignitaries from the Yoruba Muslim community in Abidjan, leaders of Islamic organizations, and religious scholars, including the Chief Imam of the Organization of Ahlu Sunnah in Abidjan, Sheikh Misbaudeen Akinola Busaeri.
