What is the ruling if the deceased partner willed the partnership property to an unspecified group, such as the poor?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Partnership

Book 18 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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If the deceased willed the partnership property to an unspecified party, such as the poor, the executor (Wasi) is not permitted to authorize continuation of the partnership. The share designated for the poor must be set aside and distributed to them.