Islamic Law of Succession – A Practical Guide To The Law of Faraid, 3rd Edition | 2022

Islamic Law of Succession – A Practical Guide To The Law of Faraid, 3rd Edition | 2022

Succession law holds significant importance in Shariah, with detailed guidelines on distribution and entitlement clearly outlined. This third edition retains the original content from the first and second editions, while introducing a more in-depth discussion on conditional hibah, which is categorized into umra and ruqba, as well as on obligatory bequests (wasiyyah wajibah). These additions build upon the second edition’s coverage of hibah and wasiyyah, reflecting current developments in wealth management, financial planning, and estate planning among Muslims in Malaysia—an area that continues to grow alongside the expansion of estate planning products offered by financial institutions.

Featuring numerous examples and exercises, this book is a valuable resource for students, legal practitioners, judges, and anyone interested in understanding the distribution of a Muslim’s estate upon death.

About the Author of Islamic Law of Succession – A Practical Guide To The Law of Faraid, 3rd Edition

Assistant Professor Dr. Wan Noraini binti Mohd Salim, a native of Kuala Terengganu, holds an LL.B (Hons) and an LL.B (Syariah) from the International Islamic University Malaysia, earned in 1991 and 1992 respectively. She went on to complete a Master in Comparative Laws in 1993, followed by a PhD in Succession Law from the University of Exeter, UK, in 2001. With over 30 years of teaching experience at the International Islamic University Malaysia, she has spent the last two decades teaching succession law to both Muslim and non-Muslim students. She also serves as a panel consultant for the university's Legal Aid Services, offering free legal advice to the public.