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i. Women are recognized as integral part of the family and their right to inheritance of the share of the property.
ii. The law of mirath safeguards against family squabbles and conflicts over the division of a deceased person hence promoting harmony and understanding among the members of the family.
iii. It allows for circulation of wealth as people take possession of their shares of inheritance and invest it in a meaningful manner.
iv. This particular law has stood the test of time. All other laws (secular laws) needed reforming because of inheritance weaknesses.
v. It is a divine commandment of an obligatory nature (Fardh), whose violation is punishable in the hereafter.
vi. The wealth is not passed on to a single person, luxury loving and extravagant, thus no danger of it being misused.
vii. The law of mirath also enables the settlement of the debts of the deceased and payment of legacies in the form of wasiyya.thus a Muslim has the chance to set aside some part of his property for the welfare of the community and those who do not have shares of inheritance.
viii. It also strengthens the bond of relationship the bond of relationship between the relatives and also between a husband and wife and they are aware of the needs of each other even after death.
ix. The law of mirath enables the parents strives hard in acquiring a lawful wealth for the benefit and betterment of their heirs who will be a bit secure financially.
x. It safe guards and protect the interests of the orphans, since prior to that their property was misused by the greedy relatives who may deprive the rightful heirs from getting their shares.
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