Distribution when a slave is bequeathed to two individuals and one of them rejects the bequest.

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Bequests

Book 31 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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If a slave is willed to two persons and one rejects the bequest, the remaining beneficiary receives half of the slave. This division occurs because the rejected share reverts to the estate or is absorbed by the remaining beneficiary's confirmed share.