Is a bequest made to the child of an heir valid?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Bequests

Book 31 · Issue 5 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

A bequest made to the child of an heir is valid. If the testator intended this bequest to benefit the heir, it is not permissible between him and God Almighty.

Supporting text

Tawus interpreted the verse regarding injustice or sin in a will (Quran 2:182) as when one bequeaths to his daughter's child intending the benefit for his daughter. Ibn Abbas stated that deviation (janf) and inflicting harm (idrar) in a bequest are among the major sins.