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Inheritance in Muslim Law

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of inheritance laws in Muslim Law.
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In Muslim law, who is entitled to inherit property?

  1. Only male relatives

  2. Only female relatives

  3. Both male and female relatives

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Muslim law, both male and female relatives are entitled to inherit property, with specific shares allocated to each category of heirs.

What is the primary basis for determining inheritance rights in Muslim law?

  1. Will of the deceased

  2. Relationship to the deceased

  3. Financial need of the heirs

  4. Religious beliefs of the deceased


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Muslim law, inheritance rights are primarily determined by the relationship of the heirs to the deceased, with closer relatives having a higher priority.

Which of the following is NOT a class of heirs in Muslim law?

  1. Sharers

  2. Residuaries

  3. Distant relatives

  4. Spouse


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Muslim law, the classes of heirs are Sharers, Residuaries, and Spouse. Distant relatives are not a recognized class of heirs.

Who is included in the category of Sharers in Muslim law?

  1. Parents

  2. Siblings

  3. Spouse

  4. Children


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The category of Sharers in Muslim law includes parents, siblings, spouse, and children.

What is the share of a surviving spouse in Muslim law?

  1. One-fourth

  2. One-third

  3. One-half

  4. Two-thirds


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Muslim law, the share of a surviving spouse is one-fourth of the deceased's estate if there are children, and one-eighth if there are no children.

Which of the following is NOT a rule of inheritance in Muslim law?

  1. Representation

  2. Escheat

  3. Primogeniture

  4. Advancement


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Primogeniture, which gives priority to the eldest son in inheritance, is not a rule of inheritance in Muslim law.

What is the concept of 'Awl' in Muslim law?

  1. Substitution of heirs

  2. Right of preemption

  3. Right of representation

  4. Right of accretion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Awl in Muslim law refers to the substitution of heirs, allowing a person to appoint an heir in place of a deceased heir.

What is the purpose of 'Hiba' in Muslim law?

  1. To make a gift during one's lifetime

  2. To create a trust for the benefit of heirs

  3. To appoint an executor for the estate

  4. To disinherit a particular heir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hiba in Muslim law is a gift made during one's lifetime, which may be used to transfer property to heirs or other individuals.

Which of the following is NOT a condition for a valid Hiba in Muslim law?

  1. The donor must be of sound mind

  2. The gift must be made voluntarily

  3. The gift must be in writing

  4. The gift must be accepted by the recipient


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Muslim law, a Hiba does not require a written document to be valid. It can be made orally or through symbolic gestures.

What is the concept of 'Istibdal' in Muslim law?

  1. Exchange of property between heirs

  2. Partition of inherited property

  3. Transfer of property to a charitable cause

  4. Renunciation of inheritance rights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Istibdal in Muslim law refers to the exchange of property between heirs, allowing them to adjust the distribution of inherited assets.

Which of the following is NOT a ground for disinheritance in Muslim law?

  1. Apostasy

  2. Murder of the deceased

  3. Adultery

  4. Financial insolvency


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Financial insolvency is not a ground for disinheritance in Muslim law.

What is the concept of 'Ta'wil' in Muslim law?

  1. Interpretation of ambiguous will provisions

  2. Adjustment of inheritance shares

  3. Transfer of property to a non-heir

  4. Disinheritance of a particular heir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ta'wil in Muslim law refers to the interpretation of ambiguous provisions in a will to determine the true intent of the deceased.

Which of the following is NOT a rule of distribution of inheritance in Muslim law?

  1. Equal distribution among heirs of the same class

  2. Priority to male heirs over female heirs

  3. Representation of deceased heirs by their descendants

  4. Escheat of unclaimed property to the state


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Muslim law, there is no general rule of priority for male heirs over female heirs. The shares of inheritance are determined based on specific rules for each class of heirs.

What is the concept of 'Radd' in Muslim law?

  1. Return of excess inheritance received

  2. Adjustment of inheritance shares due to errors

  3. Transfer of property to a charitable cause

  4. Disinheritance of a particular heir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Radd in Muslim law refers to the return of excess inheritance received by an heir, if it is later discovered that the distribution was incorrect.

Which of the following is NOT a source of Islamic inheritance law?

  1. The Quran

  2. The Sunnah

  3. Ijma

  4. Qiyas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Qiyas, or analogical reasoning, is not a source of Islamic inheritance law. The primary sources are the Quran, the Sunnah, and Ijma.

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