Resources and Service Providers

We’re happy to share information about resources and service providers that might be helpful, though we can’t personally vouch for each one. We encourage you to explore these options and choose what works best for you, keeping in mind that it’s always good to do your own research too.

This page is a work in progress, and we’ll be adding more service providers in the coming months. If you’re a service provider in this field and would like to be included, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Ulama Bodies who assist with drafting of Islamic wills:

Muslim Judicial Council South Africa

20 Cashel Avenue, Athlone

Legal Service Providers

Who can assist individuals with drafting Sharī’ah compliant wills:

Ulama bodies that issue Distribution Certificates setting out Islamic law heirs:

Muslim Judicial Council South Africa

20 Cashel Avenue, Athlone

Website of the Master of the High Court:

Master of the High Court

Contact Details of Cape Town Master’s Office:

Contact Details

Resources and Service Providers​

Ulama Bodies who assist with drafting of Islamic wills:

Muslim Judicial Council South Africa

20 Cashel Avenue, Athlone

Legal Service Providers

Who can assist individuals with drafting Sharī’ah compliant wills:

Bawa Abrahams and Associates

Bawa Abrahams and Associates specialize in various areas including Sharī’ah compliant wills and estate planning

They are based in Lansdowne and can be reached on

LEGACYFS

Fiduciary Services and Estate Planning specializes in Sharī’ah compliant wills and estate planning

They are based in Kenilworth and can be contacted on

Refqah Fataar Ho-Yee

Refqah Fataar Ho-Yee is the national head of STBB’s Wills, Estates, Trusts and Curatorship department.

She is based in Claremont and can be reached on

RKP Inc Attorneys

RKP Inc Attorneys specialize in various areas of law including Sharī’ah compliant wills and estates

They are based in Grassy Park and can be reached on

Pro Bono Legal Help Desk

The first Pro Bono Legal Help Desk is situated at the Western Cape High Court. The Help Desk, located between Courtrooms 17 and 18, will serve as a vital resource for members of the public in need of free legal assistance.

The help desk will operate twice a week, on Wednesdays and Fridays, from 09h00 to 12h30.

Ulama bodies that issue Distribution Certificates setting out Islamic law heirs:

Muslim Judicial Council South Africa

20 Cashel Avenue, Athlone

Website of the Master of the High Court:

Master of the High Court

Contact Details of Cape Town Master’s Office:

Contact Details​

Resources and Service Providers

Contact Details