Question
Is it permissible for a father to distribute his money and properties among his children, both male and female, during his lifetime, and what are the rules for distribution?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: The original principle is that it should remain in his ownership until he dies, in case he needs it. He can give his children what helps them in their lives according to the needs of each one of them, and he should treat them equally unless one of them has a greater need for a clear reason; so that this giving does not become a cause for envy, hatred, and animosity among the siblings. If he is determined to divide it before his death, he should divide it according to the rules of inheritance, giving the male the share of two females, and he should seek the help of specialists to carry out this division. And God knows best.