The term "Sharia" refers to the Islamic religious law that governs the different and varying aspects of day-to-day life for Muslims in addition to their religious rituals.

"Sharia law" provides Muslim followers with a set of principles and guidelines to help them make important decisions in their lives, such as finances and investments. These are not absolutely prescribed and open to some interpretation but are generally speaking based upon the Quran (the Islamic Holy Book) and the same ethos as is contained within that.

"Sharia law" is also the Islamic legal system which is derived from the Quran as well as the "Sunnah" (traditions and practices of the prophets) and "Hadith" (any of the various collected accountings of the words, actions, and habits of the Prophet Mohammad during his lifetime).

When interpreting "Sharia Law" and in particular in the context of Wills, Will drafting and how to administer/ deal with an estate in the event of passing, some of the essential duties on death, which are in essence practices that need to be performed are as follows:

• Payment of funeral expenses;

• Payment of his/her debts;

• Execution of the Will;

• Distribution of the remaining estate amongst the heirs according to Shari'ah.