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An apostate is not entitled to the inheritance of a Muslim

An apostate is not entitled to the inheritance of a Muslim

Question: My brother went to study in America, became a Christian there. So, will he be given a share in the inheritance of his father or not? While he demands his share of inheritance.

Answer: Apostasy is disinheritance. Therefore, due to being an apostate, your brother was also not entitled to inherit his father's property.

(Jamia-ul-Fatawa: Volume: 9: Page: 498)