Since no person knows when or where death will come to him, he must hasten to write his will, as instructed by Allah's Messenger:

"It is not rightful for a Muslim, possessing something worth bequeathing, to sleep two consecutive nights without having his written will with him"

After death, a person's dues must be settled before the estate can be correctly divided among the heirs.  Clarifying this in the will prevents confusion and conflicts.

The obligation of writing and Islamic will is emphasized at the approach of a dangerous undertaking, and is further stresses for Muslims living or possessing property in communities that do not adopt the Islamic law of inheritance.

This booklet contains a complete and sound Islamic will, in addition to other useful supplementary forms - all of which can be quickly prepared.  If reinforced by legal advice, these documents can prove legally binding and capable of safeguarding the heirs' rights after the preparer's death.