{"id":54425,"date":"2023-04-06T11:19:19","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T05:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=54425"},"modified":"2023-04-06T11:21:56","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T05:51:56","slug":"know-the-difference-between-a-hindu-will-and-a-muslim-will","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/know-the-difference-between-a-hindu-will-and-a-muslim-will\/","title":{"rendered":"Know the difference between a Hindu Will and a Muslim Will"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Making a Hindu Will and a Muslim Will has a major differences. A will, also known as a testament, implies the legal revelation or declaration of the ultimate goal of a person for their own property, which shall come into effect after their demise. It is a one-sided archive and declares the person or persons who will receive the testator\u2019s property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ntestator can change it when he or she is ready to give away the property. The\nIndian Succession Act, 1925, governs wills made by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists,\nand Jains. But Muslims cannot represent themselves by this act and can arrange\ntheir assets as mentioned in Muslim Law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/know-the-difference-between-a-hindu-will-and-a-muslim-will\/#What_is_a_Hindu_Will\" >What is a Hindu Will?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/know-the-difference-between-a-hindu-will-and-a-muslim-will\/#Some_of_the_key_provisions_related_to_Hindu_Wills_under_the_Hindu_Succession_Act_1956_are_as_follows\" >Some of the key provisions related to Hindu Wills under the Hindu Succession Act 1956 are as follows:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/know-the-difference-between-a-hindu-will-and-a-muslim-will\/#What_is_a_Muslim_Will\" >What is a Muslim Will?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/know-the-difference-between-a-hindu-will-and-a-muslim-will\/#Some_of_the_key_provisions_related_to_Muslim_wills_under_the_Muslim_Personal_Law_Shariat_Application_Act_1937_are_as_follows\" >Some of the key provisions\nrelated to Muslim wills under the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application\nAct, 1937 are as follows:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/know-the-difference-between-a-hindu-will-and-a-muslim-will\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Hindu_Will\"><\/span>What is a Hindu Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Hindu Will is a legal document that outlines how a\nHindu&#8217;s property will be distributed after their death. Hindu Will is governed\nby the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, which is a codified law that governs the\ndistribution of property among Hindus. The act applies to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains,\nand Buddhists, and it has been amended several times to bring about gender\nequality and to give equal rights to women in inheritance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the Hindu Succession Act, a Hindu can make a will and dispose of his or her property as per their wishes. The will can be made orally or in writing, and it can be registered or unregistered. However, it is advisable to have a written and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/will-registration\">registered will<\/a><\/strong>, as it is more legally binding and reduces the chances of disputes among the heirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_of_the_key_provisions_related_to_Hindu_Wills_under_the_Hindu_Succession_Act_1956_are_as_follows\"><\/span>Some of the key provisions related to Hindu Wills under the Hindu Succession Act 1956 are as follows:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A\nHindu can dispose of his or her property by way of a will.<\/li><li>The\nwill can be made by a Hindu of sound mind who is not a minor.<\/li><li>The\nwill can be made in any language and can be in writing or oral.<\/li><li>The\nwill can be registered or unregistered.<\/li><li>The\nproperty can be bequeathed to any person or institution, including a family member,\nfriend, or charity.<\/li><li>The\nwill can be revoked or altered at any time during the testator&#8217;s lifetime.<\/li><li>In\ncase of multiple wills, the latest will prevails.<\/li><li>The\nproperty not covered under the will shall be distributed among the legal heirs\nas per the Hindu Succession Act.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important\nto note that any Hindu who dies intestate (without making a will) will have\ntheir property distributed among their legal heirs as per the Hindu Succession\nAct. Therefore, making a will is an important step for any Hindu to ensure that\ntheir property is distributed as per their wishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, a Hindu Will is a legal document that enables Hindus to dispose of their property as per their wishes, and it is governed by the Hindu Succession Act 1956. It is recommended that any Hindu who wishes to make a will should consult with a qualified lawyer who specializes in this niche to ensure that the will is legally valid and binding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Muslim_Will\"><\/span>What is a Muslim Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Islamic law,\na will is referred to as a &#8220;Wasiyyat&#8221;. A Muslim will is a legal\ndocument that outlines how a Muslim&#8217;s property will be distributed after their\ndeath. The Muslim will is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>governed by the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act 1937, which is a codified law that governs the distribution of property among Muslims in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the Muslim Personal Law, a Muslim can make a will and dispose of his or her property as per their wishes. However, there are some limitations to this right. A Muslim cannot dispose of more than one-third of their property by way of a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/probate-of-will\">will<\/a><\/strong> without the consent of their legal heirs. This means that at least two-thirds of a Muslim&#8217;s property must be distributed among the legal heirs as per Islamic law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_of_the_key_provisions_related_to_Muslim_wills_under_the_Muslim_Personal_Law_Shariat_Application_Act_1937_are_as_follows\"><\/span>Some of the key provisions\nrelated to Muslim wills under the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application\nAct, 1937 are as follows:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A\nMuslim can dispose of one-third of their property by way of a will.<\/li><li>The\nwill can be made by a Muslim of sound mind who is not a minor.<\/li><li>The\nwill must be in writing, signed by the testator, and attested by two witnesses.<\/li><li>The\nwill can be revoked or altered at any time during the testator&#8217;s lifetime.<\/li><li>The\nproperty can be bequeathed to any person or institution, including a family\nmember, friend, or charity.<\/li><li>In\ncase of multiple wills, the latest will prevails.<\/li><li>The\nproperty not covered under the will shall be distributed\namong the legal heirs as per Islamic law.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important\nto note that any Muslim who dies intestate (without making a will) will have\ntheir property distributed among their legal heirs as per Islamic law.\nTherefore, making a will is an important step for any Muslim to ensure that\ntheir property is distributed as per their wishes, up to the permissible limit\nof one-third of their property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, a Muslim will is a legal document that enables a Muslim to dispose of their property as per their wishes, up to the permissible limit of one-third of their property. It is governed by the <strong>Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Muslim_personal_law\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>, 1937, and it is recommended that any Muslim who wishes to make a will should consult with a qualified lawyer to ensure that the will is legally valid and binding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion,\nthe key differences between a Hindu Will and a Muslim Will in India are as\nfollows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Permissible limit:<\/strong> A Hindu can dispose of all of their property by way of a will, whereas a Muslim can dispose of only one-third of their property without the consent of their legal heirs.<\/li><li><strong>Formalities:<\/strong> A Hindu will can be made orally or in writing, and it can be registered or unregistered. In contrast, a Muslim will must be in writing, signed by the testator, and attested by two witnesses.<\/li><li><strong>Legal heirs: The Hindu Succession Act<\/strong> allows a Hindu to bequeath their property to anyone, including non-family members, while the <strong>Muslim Personal Law<\/strong> requires that at least two-thirds of a Muslim&#8217;s property be distributed among their legal heirs as per Islamic law.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, it is\nimportant for Hindus and Muslims in India to understand the legal provisions\nand limitations related to wills in their respective religions, and to work and\nform the will in respect of the clauses mentioned under the religious laws of\nboth religions, for the smooth execution of the wills when required.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Making a Hindu Will and a Muslim Will has a major differences. A will, also known as a testament, implies the legal revelation or declaration of the ultimate goal of a person for their own property, which shall come into effect after their demise. It is a one-sided archive and declares the person or persons [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":54524,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3362],"tags":[],"acf":{"service_id":"287"},"authorName":"Sakshi Srivastava","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG-20180130-WA0007.jpg","authorDescription":"Sakshi has pursued B.B.A.LL.B.(IPR Hons.). She is an avid reader and is keen to gather and share her knowledge on the subjects relating to IPR, Company Law and GST. 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