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Is it permissible to dedicate a wife's will to her husband, such that it includes personal matters in addition to the division of the inheritance, especially in the absence of children and with both parents deceased?

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Wills are of two types: obligatory, such as clarifying rights for which their owners have no proof, and recommended, such as donating money within the limit of one-third to a non-heir or for charitable deeds. It is permissible for a person to bequeath to their family matters related to their funeral and avoiding prohibitions, as Amr ibn al-'As (may Allah be pleased with him) did. It is also permissible for a woman to bequeath to her husband to have a good opinion of her and to seek forgiveness, and there is no specific format for a will. It is not permissible for a woman to bequeath anything from her inheritance to her husband, because he has his rightful share of it, and there is no will for an heir. The remainder of the inheritance after the husband's share is divided among the siblings, with the male receiving the share of two females. It is obligatory to treat the husband kindly and to live with him honorably, avoiding excessive secrecy that leads to weakening the relationship. The advice is to initiate apology and seek forgiveness now, not after death.

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