Faraid is a religious law that dictates how a deceased person's assets should be divided among their heirs. The specific rules of Faraid vary depending on the madhhab (school of thought) of Islam that is being followed. In general, Faraid gives priority to certain categories of heirs, such as spouses, children, and parents.
Takaful Hibah is a type of Islamic life insurance that
allows a person to make a gift of their Takaful benefits to a designated
beneficiary. The benefits are paid out to the beneficiary tax-free, and they
are not subject to the rules of Faraid.
Here is a table that summarizes the key differences between
Faraid and Takaful Hibah:
Feature |
Faraid |
Takaful Hibah |
Legal basis |
Religious law |
Contract law |
Governing rules |
Madhhab-specific |
Standardized |
Priority of heirs |
Spouses, children,
parents |
Not applicable |
Flexibility |
Not very flexible |
Very flexible |
• Takaful
Hibah is a more flexible way to pass on assets to loved ones.
• Takaful
Hibah benefits are not subject to inheritance tax.
• Takaful
Hibah can be used to avoid the rules of Faraid.
Disadvantages of Takaful Hibah
• Takaful
Hibah is not a religious requirement.
• Takaful
Hibah benefits may not be as large as those under Faraid.
• Takaful
Hibah may not be available in all countries.
Ultimately, the best way to pass on assets to loved ones is
to consult with an Islamic financial advisor. They can help you to understand
your options and to choose the solution that is right for you.
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