Are the movables located in the marital home—for which there is no written list of movables for the wife—considered part of the inheritance, or do they belong to the wife?
If the heirs disagree about movable properties, the matter must be referred to the judiciary or scholars consulted to ascertain the truth of the claims. Movable properties are owned by whoever purchased them with their own money. So, if the husband bought them and did not gift them to his wife, and they were not part of her dowry, then they are part of his estate and are divided among all his heirs. If the wife claims that he gifted them to her, she must provide evidence. If the wife bought them with her own money, then they are her property and not part of the estate. If custom dictates that these movable properties are part of the dowry, then they belong to the wife and are not part of the deceased's estate.
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