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The entitlement of the Bayt al-Mal to a muslim praepositus’ estates; an analysis on the right of a Muslim to bequeath without obtaining a consent from the Bayt al-Mal

Abdullah, Mohamad Asmadi (2012) The entitlement of the Bayt al-Mal to a muslim praepositus’ estates; an analysis on the right of a Muslim to bequeath without obtaining a consent from the Bayt al-Mal. International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanity Studies, 4 (1). pp. 269-278. ISSN 1309-8063 (O)

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Abstract

The bayt al-mal or public treasury was established during the reign of Umar al- Khattab, the second rightly-guided Caliph. It originated during the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. time but not as an institution. Its main function is to administer wealth contributed and acquired by Muslims through various sources. Under the Islamic law of succession, the bayt al-mal may constitute a recipient of a deceased Muslim’s estate. It would exhaust the estates after being allotted to quranic heirs, in the absence of any asabah. A question arises in what capacity the bayt al-mal receives the property, as an heir or because of no ecipient. Moreover, is a Muslim who leaves behind no heir, allowed to bequeath all his properties to whomever he wishes without obtaining a prior consent from the bayt al-mal? This article examines the entitlement of the bayt al-mal and the possibility of a Muslim to bequeath all his properties without the consent of the former.

Item Type: Article (Journal)
Additional Information: 3138/30550
Uncontrolled Keywords: Bayt al-Mal, Faraid, Wasiyyah.
Subjects: K Law > KBP Islamic Law > KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh > KBP50 History, development and application of Islamic law
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws > Department of Islamic Law
Depositing User: Dr. Mohamad Asmadi Abdullah
Date Deposited: 02 Aug 2013 09:18
Last Modified: 24 Mar 2014 10:16
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/30550

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