Is the agreement between spouses to deposit a large sum of money in the bank in the husband's name, with the wife withdrawing from it using a credit card after the husband's death, considered an evasion of the application of Sharia inheritance laws?
There is no objection to the husband working as a lawyer if he adheres to Islamic legal guidelines and does not defend those who uphold falsehood. He must weigh the benefits and harms in leaving his previous job.
Depositing money in an Islamic bank that adheres to guidelines is permissible. However, depositing it in a usurious bank for interest is forbidden by Islamic law, and the money generated from it must be spent on charitable causes and for the benefit of Muslims.
Money deposited in the wife's name is not considered her property unless the husband intends to transfer ownership to her as a gift and the legal possession has taken place. If one of the spouses passes away, the money transfers to the heirs, and it is not permissible to dispose of it without their knowledge. A bequest to an heir is not valid unless approved by the rest of the heirs.
The use of a Visa card is permissible if it is for a lawful purpose, and forbidden if it is for an unlawful purpose.
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