Wassiyah: The Dteterminants of Use

Abstract

Wasiyyah, or will, is a declaration of a person's property or benefit made during his lifetime and intended to be carried out for charity or any other purpose permitted by Islamic law after his death. In Islam, wealth accumulation is permitted if there is no element of manipulation, injustice, or monopoly of wealth. Furthermore, Shari'ah laws require that the manner in which wealth is accumulated be acceptable and permissible. The intention to engage in a behavior (influenced by the value the individual places on the behavior, the ease with which it can be performed, and the opinions of significant others) and the perception that the behavior is within his/her control determine the behavior's performance. Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) tries to explain the implications of an individual's actions before they decide whether or not to engage in a particular behavior. The TPB supports this concept, stating that intention is assumed to be a motivating factor in influencing people's behavior. People's perceptions of their ability to perform a given behavior are referred to as perceived behavioral control in TPB. This extent that it is an accurate reflection of actual behavioral control,perceived behavioral control can, together with intention, be used to predict behavior. On top of this, the complexity has led to the overlapping powers and responsibilities of these entities. As a result of the complex law and procedures, the heirs of the deceased may be confused. This may affect his or her decision to claim the estate. Based on these observations, this paper responded to the call for further research to investigate the influencing factors on an individual's intention in practicing Wasiyyah.