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Due to joint family system in many parts of Islamic world, it is very common to hear social issues related to wife and family of husband.

Inheritance in an integral part of Islamic Shariah Law and its application in Islamic society is a mandatory aspect of Devine teaching of Islam. Hence, there is a legal share for relatives of the deceased in his estate/property.

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Give fara’id to those who are entitled to receive it. Then whatever remains, should be given to the closest male relative of the deceased” [Sahih al-Bukhari]

Narrated Abdullah bin Umar: Allah's Apostle said, "It is not permissible for any Muslim who has something to will to stay for two nights without having his last will and testament written and kept ready with him." [Sahih al-Bukhari].

Allah (swt) mentioned that he not only revealed the Quran to the Prophet (ﷺ) but its correct understanding and interpretation. To understand why the sunnah is so important, we will explore all these references from Quran, and review what Prophet (ﷺ) said regarding it. We will also review the stand of companions of Prophet towards sunnah, and those who followed them in their path.

Let us review what the Companions of the Prophet (ﷺ) said regarding sunnah, and those who came after them. And then let us review the stance of all the famous scholars and their work to protect sunnah of the Prophet (ﷺ).