Is it permissible for a father to bequeath a third of his wealth to one of his children to the exclusion of the others?
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The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, commanded justice among children in giving gifts and forbade favoring some over others, unless there was a compelling reason such as need, disability, a large family, or seeking knowledge. A will is similar to a gift; it is not permissible to favor some children over others in it. If the father does so, the will is suspended pending the permission of the adult, sound-minded heirs upon the testator's death. The proof for this is: "There is no will for an heir."
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