When a person of the Muslim faith passes on, the administration of his or her estate is governed by Faraid, or the Muslim inheritance law.
The governing law is the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA), and the Syariah Court in Singapore manages the Muslim inheritance law.
In determining the applicable Islamic legal principles under AMLA, considerations include the school of thought (‘Madhab’) the deceased followed; and whether the deceased was a Malay.
Usually, spouse(s) and close family will get more portions of deceased’s estate and each male will get twice the portion of a female of the same relational level. The Syariah Court will also take into account if the deceased made a Wasiat or a will.
A Muslim deceased may leave a share of his/her estate to the BaitulMal (a fund managed by the MUIS). If a Muslim deceased departed without bequeathing any estate to anyone, the BaitulMal will inherit the whole estate.
More considerations arise where a Muslim has made civil law arrangements, such as wills and trusts, and where the Muslim was a convert, i.e. not Muslim at birth.
IRB Law has one of the largest Syariah law practices, with more than 10 lawyers and paralegals with expertise in this unique area of law. Our Syariah law practitioners are conversant in Malay, Tamil, Chinese and English.
Speak to our team today to get a full understanding of your rights and obligations.
Get in touch for an initial consultation so we can better understand your situation and give you an idea of the options, process and potential fees involved.
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Why Choose IRB Law
Expertise in Faraid & Muslim Inheritance Law
We advise families on Faraid distribution in line with Syariah principles and Singapore legal requirements.
Clear, Culturally Sensitive Guidance
We provide respectful, practical advice to help families navigate inheritance matters with clarity and confidence.
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We offer upfront, competitive pricing with no hidden charges, giving you peace of mind throughout the process.
Our Lawyers
Meet Some of the Syariah Law Team
Mohamed Baiross
Mohamed Baiross is the managing partner of IRB Law and one of the nation's leading lawyers in multiple practice areas, including civil, corporate, and commercial law. With over three decades of experience as a business lawyer, Mohamed Baiross has built a renowned corporate law firm in Singapore, providing expert legal services to global corporations and local businesses.
Kulvinder Kaur
Kulvinder Kaur is a prominent commercial and corporate lawyer and an expert in litigation matters. Kaur is well-known in all courts of Singapore for strong legal representation in the most complex cases across multiple practice areas.
