Drawing up an Islamic will
With a will you can determine much yourself in the Netherlands about the distribution of your estate.
An act of care
Plan during your lifetime — an act of care for your loved ones
In Islam it is strongly recommended to arrange your affairs in good time regarding your estate. On this page you can read which steps you can take during your lifetime.
Lifetime gifts (hiba)
Hiba is a gift made during one's lifetime and is recommended in Islam as a way to support your loved ones already during your life. It can also be fiscally advantageous within Dutch gift rules.
Recording wishes around death
Consider wishes around the funeral (ghusl, kafan, janazah) and a wasiyya: a testamentary wish in which you leave, for example, an amount or item to a charity or a person outside the statutory heirs.
Waqf (Islamic foundation / charitable purpose)
A waqf is a form of lasting sadaqah whereby property is dedicated to a charitable purpose. In the Netherlands this can take shape through a foundation or a legacy to an existing charity.
This is general information.
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