Lesson series

Estate Planning For Convert Muslim 101

There are restrictions on accepting inheritance under Islamic law. Things that prevent the next-of-kin from getting an inheritance from a testator or deceased person are known as things.

There are 3 obstacles to accepting inheritance:
1. Murder
2. Different Religion
3. Slavery
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course contents

What's included?

Understanding Faraid (Islamic Distribution Law)

Get clear on the foundations of faraid— how inheritance is divided under Islamic law, who qualifies as heirs, and how conversion affects entitlement. This section helps you interpret key rules applied by Malaysian Syariah courts and their impact on cross-faith families.

 Alternative Tools for Convert Muslims

Learn about practical estate planning solutions—such as hibah, wasiyyah (will), and insurance trust arrangements—that provide flexibility and fairness while aligning with Islamic principles.
Includes examples of how these tools work for blended or multi-faith families.

Advisory Questions & Client Planning Steps

Discover the crucial questions to ask when advising converted Muslim clients, covering family structure, asset ownership, and faith differences.
Meet the instructor

Farah Adira

Ms Farah Adira holds a degree in Islamic Financial Planning and subsequently entered the profession of financial planning to assist clients in achieving their financial objectives. She possesses extraordinary expertise in Islamic wealth management, Islamic estate planning, Shariah investment, and Takaful goods.

In this brief course, Ms Farah will examine the restrictions, which indicate that non-Muslim families are not permitted to inherit money or other assets from deceased Muslim family members.