What is the ruling regarding the inheritance left by my father, which consists of wages he received from military service in Germany? Is this inheritance considered entirely permissible without doubt, or is there some doubt concerning it? If there is doubt, what should be done with it? And will I be at fault if I eat at my brother’s house, given that he has taken his share of this inheritance?
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If the father's work in the aforementioned army does not involve injustice, there is no impediment to the heirs possessing the wealth he left behind, especially if he was forced into service. However, if his work involves injustice and aggression, it is not permissible for the heirs to possess the wealth because it is unlawful and must be disposed of by spending it on the welfare of Muslims.
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