Hadiths on Bequest

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4 explained prophetic hadiths on "Bequest": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

Short answer

This category gathers 4 hadiths on the bequest: the rule that "there is no will for an inheritor", for Allah has given everyone deserving his due right, a text that also forbids claiming a father other than one's own; the reminder that any deed performed seeking Allah's pleasure raises one a degree and elevates one's status; and the coming of Abu Hidhyam to the Prophet. The four hadiths are authentic.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Bequest

Authentic hadith What made you come, Abu Hidhyam? Authentic It is not proper for a Muslim who has something to bequeath to stay for three nights without having his will written with him Authentic hadith If you are left behind and do good deeds whereby you seek Allah's pleasure, you will be raised a degree and your status will be elevated on account of Authentic hadith Indeed, Allah has given everyone deserving a right his due right. So, there is no will for an inheritor. The child belongs to the bed, and the adulter

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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ