Purpose This research aims to examine and compare differences in waṣiyyah wājibah (obligatory bequest) (WW) practices in Malaysia and Indonesia. Design/methodology/approach This is an exploratory qualitative research, employing a thematic analysis approach. Six Muslim Wills (State) Enactments...

Inter vivos transfers in Malaysia have been always associated with the Islamic way for the solution of the disbursement of estates. From the economic point of view, the motivation for them has been the interest of the researchers. In the case of Malaysia, inter vivos is called hibah –...

Islamic inheritance system is usually explained within the conceptual and mechanistic framework of faraid, bequest and gift (hibah). In Islam, there is no limitation on the transfers of wealth during the lifetime, but the disposal of estates upon the death is strictly subject to faraid and...