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A bequest made to a person who causes the death of the testator without any intention, under Shia law…

Under Shia law, a legatee who causes the death of the testator is disqualified from taking a bequest (wasiyat) only if the homicide was intentional; if the testator's death…

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A bequest made to a person who causes the death of the testator without any intention, under Shia law is ________.

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Under Shia law, a legatee who causes the death of the testator is disqualified from taking a bequest (wasiyat) only if the homicide was intentional; if the testator's death was caused unintentionally or by accident, the bequest remains 'Valid'. Under Sunni (Hanafi) law, by contrast, causing the testator's death even accidentally bars the legatee.

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