Pillar 1: Faith & Sharia Compliance
Faith & Sharia Compliance
Are Islamic Wills legally valid in Australia?
Yes. By drafting your document under Australian Estate Law but specifying distribution according to strict Farāʾiḍ calculations, your estate is both legally protected and perfectly Sharia-compliant.
How does the 1/3 Wasiyyah (Bequest) work?
Islamic law allows up to one-third of your estate to be gifted to charities, adopted children, or non-Muslim relatives who do not automatically inherit under the obligatory Farāʾiḍ shares.
Which school of thought (madhhab) is adopted?
Our Farāʾiḍ distribution logic follows the consensus of the majority of scholars (jumhur al-‘ulama). It is designed to be universally sound across mainstream schools of jurisprudence, ensuring your estate is divided precisely according to Quranic injunctions.
Can non-Muslims or adopted children inherit?
While non-Muslim relatives and adopted children are excluded from the obligatory Farāʾiḍ shares under Islamic law, you are completely free to provide for them using your 1/3 discretionary bequest (Wasiyyah). Our platform guides you on how to structure this legally and faithfully.
Pillar 2: Australian legal protection
Australian Legal Context
How are Superannuation and joint assets handled?
Superannuation and jointly owned properties (joint tenancy) typically bypass your standard will. We provide clear guidance on structuring Binding Death Benefit Nominations to ensure your entire financial footprint aligns with your faith.
Do I need an Islamic scholar or lawyer to sign it?
No. To be legally binding in Australia, your document must simply be printed and signed by you in the physical presence of two independent adult witnesses.
Can my spouse and I use a single joint Will?
No. Islamic inheritance assigns distinct proportional shares to a husband and a wife. Because your individual obligations and beneficiaries differ, each spouse must create their own individual document to ensure absolute Sharia compliance and legal validity in Australia.
Pillar 3: Approachability & Process
Approachability & Process
Who should I appoint as an Executor?
Your executor is responsible for managing your estate and ensuring your wishes are carried out. We strongly advise appointing an adult who is highly trustworthy, financially organized, and ideally understands both the Australian legal system and Islamic principles.
Can I include specific funeral and burial wishes?
Yes. Your will includes a legally recognized section detailing your funeral wishes. You can explicitly document your requirement for a prompt, Islamic burial (Janazah) in a Muslim cemetery, ensuring your family has clear authority to act immediately.
How long does it take to create?
While generic templates claim to be “done in 15 minutes,” a legally binding, Farāʾiḍ-compliant will requires care. Our plain-language platform guides you step-by-step. Most users confidently complete their document in 20 to 30 minutes, knowing it is done accurately and faithfully.
Is my personal data safe?
Absolutely. Your privacy and security are our highest priority. We use bank-level encryption (AES-256) to protect your data, and we strictly comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). We never sell your personal information.