What is the ruling of Islamic law regarding a man writing over his sole home in his wife's name, thereby disinheriting the remaining heirs?
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It appears that the mentioned contract aims to transfer ownership of the house to the wife after the husband's death, which is considered a bequest (). Accordingly, this bequest to an heir is not valid and cannot be enforced unless the other heirs agree to it, based on the : "Indeed, Allah has given every rightful person his right, so there is no bequest for an heir." This was narrated by Tirmidhi and Daraqutni, who added: "Unless the heirs wish otherwise." Furthermore, the intention to deprive other heirs is not permissible.
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