Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The management of Islamic inheritance in Malaysia is not a new issue as it involves every member of society, especially when death occurs, and the distribution of assets takes place. Theoretically, the Syariah Court has exclusive jurisdiction over Islamic law in matters related to inheritance law for Muslims in Malaysia. However, in practice, the inheritance of Muslims, consisting of movable and immovable assets valued at no more than RM 2 million and without a will at the time of application, known as small estates, is managed by the Estate Distribution Division, Department of the Director General of Land and Mines (JKPTG). The main objective of this paper is to examine contemporary fiqh issues related to the claims of inheritance assets belonging to the Muslim community in Malaysia. This study employs a qualitative approach using library research, referring to various books, journals, articles, papers, e-journals, and other written materials that are relevant. Therefore, this study focuses more on the discussion of contemporary fiqh issues arising in the legislation of small estates without a will, specifically those owned by Muslims in Malaysia.
Source: Jamalullail Journal
DOI: 10.64638/jj.v3i2.014
Authors: Siti Fadhilah Ghazali, Naimah Abu Kasim, Suharne Ismail
Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin
Language: English
Topic: Family and Matrimonial Law
Subfield: Law
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4413764238