Mapping the Tendencies of the Muslim Community in Kuala Terengganu in Choosing Inheritance Distribution Approaches

Allah SWT has legislated the distribution of inheritance to the heirs of the deceased through the faraid method. Nevertheless, if the heirs are aware of their rights under faraid, they are still given the option to choose the method of consensus (kesepakatan), relinquishment of rights (pelepasan hak), or takharuj, provided they meet the stipulated conditions. This demonstrates the dynamism and flexibility of inheritance distribution management in Islam, if there is an element of benefit (maslahah) to the heirs. This study aims to examine the tendencies of the Muslim community in Kuala Terengganu district, Terengganu, in choosing inheritance distribution methods among faraid, consensus (kesepakatan), and takharuj. It was conducted using a qualitative method by collecting data recorded at the Small Estate Distribution Unit, Department of the Director-General of Lands and Mines Kuala Terengganu in 2018. A total of 753 cases were recorded and only 483 cases met the criteria for analysis. The obtained data were analyzed through mapping using Geographic Information System (GIS) software to ascertain the patterns of preference among Muslims in choosing inheritance distribution methods in Kuala Terengganu. The study concludes that the Muslim community in Kuala Terengganu is more inclined to choose the consensus (kesepakatan) method compared to faraid and takharuj as their inheritance distribution method.

Faraid, consensus, takharuj

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