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The Islamic law of succession By Dr. A Hussain

THE ISLAMIC LAW OF SUCCESSION

The disinclination of the contemporary Muslim community, in general, to exercise their intellectual prowess in the pursuit of religious knowledge must certainly be one of the root causes of the degeneration of the Muslims in this modern age.

This is in sharp contrast to the early Muslims whose strong Iman (faith) and profound zeal for religious knowledge helped them to attain the highest pinnacle of glory and honor.

Religious knowledge is essential for every Muslim as it helps in the spiritual development of man, acts as a safeguard against evil temptations, and allows Muslims to stand up to defend their religion. Many Muslims living in the West have unknowingly accepted many of its laws and customs which are not by Islam.

The laws of succession fall into this category even though the Islamic law regarding this matter can be legitimately accommodated and practically implemented within many existing western legislation systems by way of a valid will. Islamic law, it appears, has been relegated to a subsidiary and subordinate role in