Must the heirs of a deceased man carry out his will to sell his car and donate its price as charity, knowing that his family is in need of this money?
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Bequests are legislated by the Qur’an, , and scholarly consensus. They are valid only within the limit of one-third of the wealth. More than that is not permissible unless approved by the adult heirs, because the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "It is better for you to leave your heirs wealthy than to leave them poor, begging from people." Bequeathing more than one-third is considered an impermissible harm.
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