The Lahore High Court has ruled that non-Muslims cannot inherit property from their Muslim relatives under Islamic law. The case revolved around a land dispute in Gojra, where a Muslim grandson challenged the inheritance rights of his Ahmadi relative, arguing that Islamic law does not allow non-Muslims to inherit from Muslims.
Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal upheld the decisions of the lower courts, stating that inheritance laws in Islam clearly prohibit non-Muslims from inheriting the estate of Muslims.
The judgment was based on Islamic teachings and the provisions of the Muslim Shariat Application Act of 1937, which defines inheritance laws for Muslims in Pakistan.
The court referred to the Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) teachings, which explicitly state that non-Muslims and Muslims cannot inherit from each other. The decision emphasizes the application of Islamic inheritance principles in such cases, aligning with Sharia law.
This ruling clarifies the legal position on inheritance between Muslims and non-Muslims in Pakistan and reaffirms the role of Islamic law in resolving disputes involving Muslim inheritance. It serves as a reminder for families to understand these laws when dealing with property-related matters.
