Review of Maqāshid al Syarī’ah Regarding Grants Counted as Inheritance in Article 211 of the Compilation of Islamic Law
A gift (hibah) involves the transfer of property to another without compensation during the giver's life, often to prevent disputes after their death. In Islamic law, hibah to non-heirs, like adopted children, can create issues. Article 211 of KHI limits hibah to a maximum of one-third of the benefactor's wealth, safeguarding legitimate heirs' rights. Maqāshid al-syarī’ah views hibah as a means to ensure the welfare of all, including the protection of wealth and lineage. This study examines hibah in Article 211 of KHI and analyzes it through maqāshid al-syarī’ah. Using a qualitative library approach, findings show that hibah given during the benefactor's lifetime may be counted in the inheritance to maintain fairness among heirs. Maqāshid al-syarī’ah stresses justice, family harmony, and collective welfare, aiming to prevent conflict and uphold balanced rights among heirs and the benefactor’s intentions.
Authors
- Mohd Herwan Sulaiman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2590-3807)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Jurnal Al-Fikrah
- Published
- 2024-12-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.54621/jiaf.v13i2.884
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Islamic Finance and Banking Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.89