Inheritance distribution : wife repaying husband's debts

Fatawa Question

Assalamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh, From sister Edith. My husband died and left me in debts. He was a very bad provider. Is the wife acc. to Shari’ah obliged to repay the debts of her husband, especially her husband's debts to his family members ? None of them have a written promissory note from my husband. Shouldn't they instead make Tanazul' for the widow in case there is something to inherit ? Jazakum Allahu Khairan for your constant help Yours, Sami

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Publication Date

2008-01-15

Main Subjects

Financial and Accounting Sciences
Islamic Studies

Topics

• Islamic jurisprudence
• Debt repayment
• Inheritance

No. of Pages

1

Data Type

Fatawa

Language

English

Record ID

BIM-728945

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