60% of British Muslims don't have a will. Without one, UK intestacy law overrides Shariah — your children, your wealth, and your wishes may not be protected. Waris delivers a legally valid, Shariah-compliant will reviewed by legal professionals with expertise in English succession law and Islamic inheritance. From £99.
"It is not permissible for any Muslim who has something to bequeath to stay for two nights without having his will written and kept ready with him."— Sahih al-Bukhari & Sahih Muslim
No solicitor appointments. No confusing jargon. Complete it from home in under 20 minutes.
Our guided questionnaire covers family structure, assets, executors, guardianship, funeral wishes, and charitable intentions — all structured around Shariah principles and your madhab.
⏱ 15–20 minutesLegal professionals with expertise in English succession law and Islamic inheritance review your answers and produce a Wills Act 1837-compliant document with faraid shares correctly integrated.
⏱ Within 3 working daysYour completed will arrives by secure email as a PDF. Sign it in front of two independent adult witnesses — your wishes are legally enforceable under English law.
⏱ Yours to keepDrafted to comply with the Wills Act 1837. Enforceable in English courts when correctly signed and witnessed.
Qur'anic inheritance rules correctly applied to your family structure. All four Sunni madhabs supported.
Document your wasiyyah — bequests to non-heirs, charitable gifts (sadaqah jariyah), and any other discretionary intentions.
Appoint a named guardian for your minor children, with a substitute — a critical provision too often overlooked.
Document your preferences for ghusl, kafan, janazah salah, and burial — ensuring your family knows your wishes precisely.
Life changes. For £29/year, your will is reviewed and updated whenever your circumstances require it.
British Muslims who have protected their families with a Waris will.
I'd been putting off writing my will for years. The Waris process was so simple — I had my will reviewed and delivered within 3 days. Knowing my children are protected and my estate will be distributed according to Shariah is a huge relief.
My husband and I did our mirror wills together. The questionnaire was straightforward and the finished document was thorough — faraid shares, guardianship for our three children, everything. At £149 for both of us, it's extraordinary value.
I'm a Hanbali — I was worried no service would correctly apply my madhab. Waris did exactly that. Their reviewing team even flagged a complexity in my family structure and contacted me to clarify before finalising. Professional service throughout.
⭐ 5.0 average · All wills reviewed by our legal team · Delivered within 3 working days
See how Waris stacks up against the alternatives for British Muslims.
| Feature | High street solicitor | Generic will writer | DIY kit | ✦ Waris |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £500–£1,500 | £150–£300 | Free–£30 | £99–£199 |
| Shariah-compliant faraid | 〜 Rarely | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ Always |
| All 4 madhabs supported | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Professional legal review | ✓ | 〜 Variable | ✗ | ✓ Expert review |
| Legally valid (Wills Act 1837) | ✓ | ✓ | 〜 If done right | ✓ |
| Turnaround | Weeks | 1–2 weeks | Instant | 3 working days |
| Online — no appointment | ✗ | 〜 Sometimes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Annual review available | 〜 At extra cost | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ £29/yr |
No hidden fees. No hourly billing. One fixed price for a legally complete, Shariah-compliant will.
All plans include a PDF will valid under English & Welsh law. Annual review subscription available separately.
Yes. Every will produced by Waris is drafted to comply with the Wills Act 1837 and must be signed by you in the presence of two independent adult witnesses who also sign. Once correctly executed, it is fully enforceable in English courts. The document contains Shariah inheritance provisions expressed within the testamentary framework permitted by English law — combining faith and legality in a single document.
English law gives you testamentary freedom — you can leave your estate to whoever you choose. Waris drafts your will to mirror the Qur'anic inheritance shares (faraid) as closely as possible within this framework, applying the rules of your stated madhab. For complex estates or unusual family structures, our reviewing team will contact you to discuss before finalising.
UK intestacy rules apply automatically and they do not follow Shariah. A surviving spouse may inherit the entire estate, potentially excluding your children. Non-Muslim relatives may receive assets. Your charitable intentions will not be honoured. Any child born outside of marriage may have no entitlement. Making a will with Waris is the only way to ensure your estate is distributed according to your faith and your wishes.
Every Waris will is reviewed by legal professionals with education and experience in law, Islamic finance, and Islamic law — including the rules of succession and faraid. Your document is never automatically generated and sent — a human professional reviews every single submission before delivery. This is a core part of our service, not an optional add-on.
Waris supports all four major Sunni madhabs: Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki, and Hanbali. You indicate your school of thought in the questionnaire and the correct faraid rules are applied accordingly. If you are unsure of your madhab, we will advise you and apply the most appropriate rules based on your family background.
Your questionnaire data is processed and stored securely in compliance with UK GDPR. We collect only the information necessary to produce your will. Payment is handled by Stripe — we never see your card details. You can request deletion of all your personal data at any time by emailing hello@waris.co.uk.
Marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, or significant changes to your assets should trigger a will update. Marriage in particular automatically revokes a prior will under English law. Our £29/year annual review subscription ensures your will remains current. Premium customers receive one free amendment within six months of purchase.
Yes. The wasiyyah section of your will is specifically designed for this. Islamic law permits you to bequeath up to one-third of your net estate to non-heirs, including charitable causes. You can name any registered UK charity, Islamic institution, or cause. Our questionnaire walks you through this step-by-step.
We'll send you a free guide to Islamic inheritance, faraid shares, and what your will must include — plus a reminder when you're ready to start.
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Waris was founded to solve a specific problem: the majority of British Muslims do not have a will, leaving their families exposed to intestacy rules that conflict with their faith. We exist to make Shariah-compliant estate planning accessible, affordable, and properly done — without solicitor fees or complicated appointments.