At First Law Solicitors, we prepare Sharia-Compliant Wills that are both valid under English law and consistent with Islamic inheritance principles.
We understand that Muslim clients wish to ensure their assets are distributed in a way that satisfies their legal responsibilities in the United Kingdom while honouring their faith-based obligations.
Our solicitors provide clear advice in plain English, ensuring that your Will complies with the Wills Act 1837 and accurately reflects the fixed shares and family provisions recognised in Islamic law.
A Sharia-Compliant Will is designed to distribute an estate in accordance with the inheritance principles set out in the Qur’an and classical Islamic jurisprudence
These principles allocate defined shares of the estate to specific relatives and dependants, such as spouses, children and parents, while allowing up to one third to be distributed as personal gifts or charitable donations.
Under English law, a Will must meet certain formalities to be legally binding. It must be written, signed voluntarily and witnessed by two independent adults.
Our solicitors ensure that your Sharia-Compliant Will meets these legal standards while reflecting your faith-based intentions.
Drafting a Sharia-Compliant Will involves more than simply listing beneficiaries. It requires a clear understanding of both English inheritance law and Islamic succession principles
We work closely with you to ensure that your Will accurately reflects your family structure, assets and personal wishes.
Our solicitors explain how English succession rules interact with Islamic distribution models, including how jointly owned property, pensions and overseas assets are treated
We make sure that every clause is written clearly, avoiding potential conflicts between your religious wishes and your legal estate.
This careful balance ensures that your Will is recognised by English courts and respected by your family and community.
Islamic law allows up to one third of an estate to be distributed outside the fixed shares. This portion, known as the Wasiyyah, may be used to leave gifts to charity, non-heirs, or other personal causes
Our solicitors help you plan this part of your Will in accordance with both UK charity law and tax regulations, ensuring that your donations are effective and compliant.
We explain how to record your Wasiyyah instructions clearly, allowing your executors to carry them out without uncertainty or delay.
Your executors are responsible for carrying out your Will and ensuring your estate is administered correctly
Our solicitors help you choose trusted executors who understand both the legal and religious aspects of a Sharia-Compliant Will
Where necessary, we can also prepare written guidance to assist your executors in applying Islamic inheritance principles accurately when administering your estate.
If your Will includes trusts or guardianship arrangements, we explain their function in simple terms and ensure that they align with your wishes and faith.
Preparing a Will is a private and personal process
All client information and documents are handled with complete confidentiality and stored securely in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, under the oversight of the Information Commission (formerly the ICO)
You may choose to store your Will safely with us, and we can provide certified copies for your executors when required.
At First Law Solicitors, we combine legal precision with cultural understanding.
Our solicitors are experienced in drafting Wills that are compliant with English law while remaining faithful to Islamic inheritance principles
We explain every step of the process clearly, ensuring that your wishes are properly expressed and fully enforceable.
We recognise that preparing a Will is not only a legal responsibility but also a moral and spiritual one
Our role is to make that process straightforward, respectful and legally secure, giving you confidence that your estate will be distributed correctly.
If you would like to prepare or update a Sharia-Compliant Will, contact First Law Solicitors today.
We provide discreet, professional and culturally sensitive advice to clients throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.
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