Inheritance help from an Islamic perspective

Fara'id is the part of sharia that deals with the distribution of an estate. It describes which relatives are entitled to a fixed share and the relevant ratios. The rules are detailed and take into account the relationship to the deceased, gender and the presence of other heirs.

In the Netherlands, Dutch inheritance law applies, including to Muslims. However, you can determine a lot yourself through a will. By recording deliberate choices — for example through legacies or a specific distribution — your estate can align with your faith within the boundaries of Dutch law.

Without a will, the estate is divided according to Dutch statutory inheritance law. This may differ from what you would have wished from an Islamic perspective. A will is therefore an important way for many Muslims to retain control over the distribution.