What is the ruling on a daughter keeping a piece of gold she found in her deceased father's clothes, and what should she do with it now? Is it considered part of the estate and to be divided among the heirs? And are the deceased's clothes considered part of his estate?
The deceased's clothing is part of their estate and should be divided among the heirs or given as charity on their behalf. It is not permissible to dispose of them without the heirs' consent. Giving them as charity is preferable to keeping them, and destroying them is a waste of money. As for the gold piece, it is also part of the inheritance that must be divided among all heirs according to Islamic law. The daughter must inform the other heirs about it. If she wishes to keep it, she must inform the heirs and purchase their shares from it after it has been appraised. Those who died after the deceased are included among the heirs, and their heirs inherit their share in it. A waiver of right by an adult of sound mind is considered valid.
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