■ Islamic Will Generator

Yes. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his progeny) said: “One who has not prepared a proper will at his death lacks magnanimity and intellect.” (Shaykh al-Saduq, Man lā Yaḥḍuruhu al-Faqīh, vol. 2, p. 276). For a Muslim who has property or obligations, writing a will is a religious duty.

Yes — provided you print it, sign it in the presence of two independent witnesses (both present at the same time), and both witnesses then sign. These are the legal requirements under the Wills Act 1837 (England and Wales). Always store the signed original safely — a digital copy alone is not legally valid.

Under Shia Islamic law, you have full freedom over up to one-third (1/3) of your estate — you can give it to anyone you choose. The remaining two-thirds (2/3) must be distributed according to Shia Ithna-Asheri Law of Inheritance. An Alim can advise on exact shares.

Khums (meaning “one-fifth”) is an Islamic tax of 20% on annual surplus income. The will records whether Khums has been fully paid, partially paid, or remains outstanding so that your executor can ensure any remaining Khums is settled from your estate before distribution.

Kazaa refers to prayers (Salah) or fasts (Sawm) that were missed during your lifetime and not yet made up. Under Shia jurisprudence, a son (or daughter if no son) must arrange for these to be performed after your death. The cost is paid from 1/3 of your estate.

Mahr is the mandatory gift or payment owed by a husband to his wife under the Islamic marriage contract. If any Mahr remains unpaid at the time of death, it is a debt owed to the wife and must be listed in the creditors section and paid from the estate before distribution.

No — fill in what you know and submit. You will receive a Word document by email with everything you entered already filled in. Open that document in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or any word processor and complete the remaining sections at your own pace, in your own time.

The form questions are designed as a guided checklist — to prompt you to think about things your family will need after your passing, such as passwords, bank details, locker keys, and religious obligations. You are not expected to have everything to hand right now. Start, submit what you know, and finish in the document.

You can also update your will at any time by opening the Word document, making changes, and re-printing and re-signing it.

Yes, completely free. There is no account, no subscription, and no fee. This is a community service provided by ShiaJamaat.com.

No. We do not store, log, or retain any personal information — not your name, address, estate details, or email. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Check your spam or junk folder first — automated emails sometimes land there. If it is not there, check you entered your email address correctly. If neither works, you will need to re-submit the form (no data is stored, so you will need to re-enter your information).

Your answers are remembered within the same browser session (as long as you do not close the tab). If you close the browser, your answers will be lost. We recommend completing the form in one sitting — it typically takes 10–15 minutes.

This tool is designed for straightforward estates. If you have overseas property, a business, complex family arrangements, or are unsure about any aspect of Islamic inheritance law, we strongly recommend using our Assisted Will Service where a registered Shia Alim will guide you through the process. Book an appointment here.

ShiaJamaat.com offers a personal will-completion service where a registered Shia Ithna-Asheri Alim meets with you — in person or remotely — to help you complete your will correctly. This is especially recommended for seniors, those with complex estates, or anyone who would feel more comfortable with personal guidance. Contact ShiaJamaat.com to book.