Question: 

I wantedto know, I am working for a company what has a provident fund. What percentage to distribute to dependent when living in this world. I have 2 daughters 1 mother 1 wife 3 sisters. 

Answer: 

The savings of a compulsory provident fund which is enforced by one’s employer is generally paid out once a person reaches the age of 55 or 60. The payout is considered as a gift from one’s employer to the employee hence the employee is considered as the sole owner of the funds. It is not necessary upon him to distribute the funds (upon maturity) to any dependants at a particular ratio during his lifetime. The employee who is considered as the beneficiary and sole owner of the funds could use all the funds for his personal use, or if he wishes he may share the funds with family members. This is left solely to his discretion.

AND ALLAH TA’ALA ALONE IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST

ANSWERED BY: Mufti Mohammed Desai 

CHECKED AND APPROVED BY: Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B

Date: 14 Dhul Qa’dah 1441 

English Date: 06 July 2020