A Muslim cannot inherit from a disbeliever nor can a disbeliever inherit from a Muslim

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Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

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Hadith text: A Muslim cannot inherit from a disbeliever nor can a di…

وعن أسامة بن زيد رضي الله عنهما أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: «لا يرثُ المسلمُ الكافرَ، ولا يَرِثُ الكافرُ المسلمَ».

Explanation of the hadith: A Muslim cannot inherit from a disbeliever nor can a di…

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said that Muslims and disbelievers cannot inherit from each other. The bond of Islam is the strongest bond, so if this sacred bond is missing between relatives, the ties and relationships are broken. When the relationship is damaged, inheritance is forbidden, for it is principally founded on loyalty and mutual support.

Categories : Religious Obligations · Impediments of Inheritance · Jurisprudence and Juristic Principles

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