Wills & Wasiyya
Put your affairs in order — the Islamic way
Writing down your wishes — who settles your affairs, how your estate is shared, your burial, and who cares for your children — is a trust the Prophet ﷺ urged us not to delay. This guided tool helps you record yours privately, then take a clear summary to an attorney and a scholar to finalize.
Why an Islamic will matters
A sunnah not to delay
The Prophet ﷺ taught that a Muslim should not let two nights pass without having their will written. It spares those you leave behind from hardship and disputes.
Your estate, shared by the Sharia
Most of your estate is divided among fixed heirs by the rules of inheritance (fara'id). Up to one-third may be left as a discretionary bequest (wasiyya) — to charity, or to people who would not otherwise inherit.
Especially vital for new Muslims
If your family is not Muslim, default inheritance laws may not reflect your wishes, and your right to an Islamic burial can be at risk. Recording your wishes protects both.
Private and yours alone
What you record here is visible only to you — not even foundation staff can see it. We help you prepare; the document stays in your hands.
How it works
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Answer the guided questions — your executor, heirs, the one-third bequest, guardianship, assets, debts, and burial wishes. Save as you go.
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Download a clear, printable summary of everything you recorded.
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Take it to a licensed attorney to make it legally valid in your state, and to a qualified scholar to confirm it follows the Sharia.
Important
Beckah Foundation is not a law firm and this tool does not provide legal or religious rulings. The summary it produces is a personal record to help you prepare — it is not a legally binding will. Inheritance shares (fara'id) can be complex and depend on your family circumstances; please confirm both the legal validity (with a licensed attorney in your state) and the Islamic correctness (with a qualified scholar) before relying on it.