What is the ruling on a Muslim woman taking money in excess of one-third from the estate of her non-Muslim mother, and how can her body be prevented from being cremated, and should she leave her mother to die in her home with young children present, while ensuring no neglect in her care in the hope of her embracing Islam?

If your non-Muslim mother bequeathed to you more than one-third of her estate, the will is valid for one-third, and the excess is contingent upon the heirs' approval. The will of a non-Muslim to a Muslim is valid because a Muslim does not inherit from a disbeliever. You must honor your mother and be good to her, even if she is not Muslim. However, you are not permitted to cremate her body, attend her funeral, or bury her, unless there is no one else to bury her.