Are the heirs obligated to pay 170 pounds to their paternal uncle, who seized their father's inheritance from his paternal grandfather and grandmother, after the death of their father who refused to pay the amount during his lifetime?
Resolving disputes falls within the purview of the judiciary, or its equivalent, as it is best equipped to hear from all parties involved in a conflict. A , on the other cable, only hears from one party and cannot issue an accurate ruling. It is not permissible for any heir to seize the share of another. The court is the proper venue for dividing inheritances and ensuring that rights reach their rightful owners. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "The burden of proof is on the claimant, and the oath is on the one who denies." Heirs are not obligated to pay the money claimed from their deceased relative without clear proof. It is important to observe kinship and family ties among relatives, and there is no objection to claiming your father's share of the inheritance.
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