Islamic life & legacy planning

Before we begin, take a moment to reflect on our journey and
consider the legacy that we may leave behind.

This involves understanding our Faraid beneficiaries under Islam,
Islamic legacy planning tools and other arrangements to
consider as we enter our golden years.

Wasiat (Islamic Will)

Faraid calculator

by Syariah Court Singapore

Begin by understanding who your beneficiaries are, the distribution rules, and the stipulated beneficiaries’ shares.

You may use the Syariah Court’s Online Trial Inheritance Calculator to visualise how your estate will be distributed according to Faraid.

View your beneficiaries

Home Ownership

Learn how the distribution of a HDB home ownership is affected when an owner passes on. Decide between a joint-tenancy or tenancy-in-common manner of holding depending on your unique situation.

Find out more about the actions required to ensure a smooth inheritance process.

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CPF Nomination

by Central Provident Fund Board (CPFB)

A CPF nomination allows you to decide what happens to your CPF savings after death.

CPF nomination is a valid form of hibah (gift) as it is made by the contributor during his lifetime. You can choose to nominate your CPF assets to beneficiaries according to Faraid or distribute to any non-Faraid heirs or even organisations as a way to leave your legacy.

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Insurance Nomination

Making your insurance nominations will help to determine who receives your insurance proceeds after your death. You can check with your respective insurance providers on the process to make your nomination.

A revocable insurance nomination is a contemporary form of hibah and is a new form of financial planning which is in accordance with Islamic principles.

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Wasiat (Islamic Will)

With an Wasiat, you can:

1. Appoint an executor

2. Bequeath up to one-third of your estate to non-Faraid beneficiaries including charitable institutions (sadaqah jariyah)

3. Convey your wishes and reminders for your family and estate (legally non-binding)

To prepare a Wasiat, you may approach a trusted lawyer well-versed in Syariah law.

Step 01

Appoint Muis as a nominee (for CPF/Insurance) or as a beneficiary (for Wasiat)

You will require the following details:

Name: Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura
UEN No.: T08GB0028L
Type of Entity: Organisation
Mailing Address: 273 Braddell Road, Singapore 579702
Email: [email protected]

Step 02

Submit the pledge form in the link with your details to complete your submission

Wakaf Masyarakat Singapura (WMS)

You can make an impact with your contribution to the Wakaf Masyarakat Singapura (WMS), an Islamic endowment fund to support the needs of the Singapore Muslim community. Your contribution will be invested and the income channelled to beneficiaries of our community such as mosques, madrasahs, and the development of our future leaders.

All Wakaf is vested and administered by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS).

Create a Wakaf

Special Needs Trust Scheme

A partnership between Muis and Special Needs Trust Company (SNTC), this scheme aims to provide financial support for families of persons with special need.

Eligible families can set up a trust with SNTC to safeguard the long-term well-being of their loved ones in the event of the absence of a caregiver.

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Lasting Power of Attorney

by Office of the Public Guardian

The Islamic principles encourage Muslims to plan and prepare for their future. A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a valid form of planning which is permissible under Islamic law.

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