Exploring Muslim Society's Knowledge of Wassiyah
Wasiyyah is essential to ensure the priority of any individual is upheld. However, it is not obligatory in Islam. Preparing Wasiyyah is Sunnah Mua'kad. This paper examines the knowledge of Muslim society about Wasiyyah and its contributions to the society. While the majority of Muslims in Ma...
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Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
2012
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| Online Access: | http://ddms.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/5355 |
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| Summary: | Wasiyyah is essential to ensure the priority of any individual is upheld.
However, it is not obligatory in Islam. Preparing Wasiyyah is Sunnah Mua'kad.
This paper examines the knowledge of Muslim society about Wasiyyah and its
contributions to the society. While the majority of Muslims in Malaysia are alert
and familiar with the term Islamic Will or Wasiyyah, they have no clear idea or
understanding about Wasiyyah. Results of this study indicate that the purpose
of preparing Wasiyyah is to distribute property among those who are ineligible
under the Faraidh Law. The contribution of Wasiyyah is to accelerate the process
of management and distribution of property. Most of the Muslim society has
little knowledge about Wasiyyah because of poor knowledge dissemination
or promotion. It is therefore recommended that all organizations involved in
managing property fully participate in delivering the knowledge about Wasiyyah
and its benefits. |
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