Is it considered legally forbidden (haram) for a husband, while ill, to deed his house to his wife out of fear for her from his brothers after his death, especially since they have not had children throughout their marriage?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
A gift made by a sick person during a death-illness (marad al-mawt) is subject to the same rules as a bequest (). It is not valid for his wife unless the heirs ratify it, due to the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "There is no bequest for an heir."
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