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narrated ‘abdullah bin ‘umar (ra): allah’s messenger (pbuh) 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.” [4:1-o.bn] islam has strongly emphasized that each individual make a will in his lifetime and have witnesses to it. in these times, the will has become extremely important. it avoids costs and complications for the heirs. it provides for the proper distribution of assets, properties, and possessions, instruction for payment of debts, selection of an executor and appointment of a guardian for minors. without a will, the state would step-in, distributing the wealth according to the state laws and the court would select an administrator for the estate and a guardian for children. muslims