Narrations Regarding Making a Bequest to an Heir

Shurahbil bin Muslim narrates that I heard Abu Umamah Bahili (may Allah be pleased with him) say that I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) say in the Farewell Pilgrimage sermon: Indeed, Allah Almighty has given every rightful person his right, so no bequest is valid for an heir.

Amr bin Kharijah narrates from the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said: "There is no valid bequest for an heir."

Hazrat Harith narrates from Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) that he said: There is no validity of a bequest for an heir.

Abdullah bin Badr narrates that a man asked Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with them), "O Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them)! What is your opinion about making a bequest for an heir?" He rebuked him and said, "Do you have any connection with the Khawarij? It is not permissible to make a bequest for an heir."

Hisham narrates that Hasan al-Basri and Muhammad ibn Sirin said: A bequest for an heir is not valid except when all the heirs agree.

Abu Miskeen narrates that Saeed bin Jubair (may Allah have mercy on him) said: A bequest is not valid for an heir.