What is the ruling on a Muslim bequeathing less than a third of his wealth to a non-Muslim, and is it permissible for a Muslim to accept a non-Muslim's bequest of wealth?
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The jurists agree on the validity of a Muslim's bequest to a Dhimmi and vice-versa, citing the Qur’an and the fact that disbelief does not prevent ownership. Some Shafi'is validate it only for a specific Dhimmi. The Malikis permit a Muslim's bequest to a Dhimmi if it is for the purpose of maintaining kinship ties; otherwise, it is disliked. Those residing in non-Muslim countries make bequests of sums of money to disbelieving associations, claiming they are charitable, which indicates weak faith and loyalty to the disbelievers.
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