It is narrated from Ash'ath that Hazrat Hakam disliked that a person should give preference to some children over others, but in judgment he would also permit it.

Aamir narrates that Hazrat Shurayh said that there is no harm if a person gives preference to some children over others.

Abu Hayyan narrates from his father that a neighbor of Hazrat Shurayh, who had more than one child, came to him and distributed his wealth among his children without considering equality. Then he called Hazrat Shurayh, and when he came, the man said, "O Abu Umayyah! I have distributed my wealth among my children and I did not observe equality, and now I make you a witness." Hazrat Shurayh said: "Allah's distribution is more just than your distribution. Cancel this distribution and distribute according to the shares fixed by Allah, and then make me a witness. Otherwise, do not make me a witness because I do not want to be a witness to injustice."

Muslim narrates that Hazrat Masruq went to a man who was making a will, and he made some inappropriate bequests. Hazrat said: "Indeed, Allah Almighty has made a very good distribution among you, and indeed, whoever turns away from Allah Almighty's decision in choosing an opinion will go astray. You should make a will for those among your relatives who desire your wealth, then let the wealth remain among those whom Allah Almighty has distributed it to."

Jabir narrates from Hazrat Qasim and Sha'bi that if a man who is afflicted with leprosy admits that his brother is a partner in his wealth, and if witnesses testify that he made this will before the onset of the illness, then he can make his brother a partner in his wealth.

Mansur narrates from Hazrat Hakam and Hasan that when an heir acknowledges a debt upon the deceased, that acknowledgment will be considered valid within the share of inheritance received by that heir.

Mutarraf reports from Hazrat Sha’bi regarding the heir who acknowledges a debt; he said that the amount of the debt equal to his share will become obligatory upon him. The narrator says that then he (Sha’bi) said that that much will be deducted from his share.

It is narrated from Yunus that Hasan said: That debt will become obligatory upon him to the extent of his share.

Mughira narrates that Hazrat Amir said regarding the man who, at the time of his death, left behind two sons and an inheritance of two hundred dinars. Then one son admitted that their father owed a debt of fifty dinars. He (Hazrat Amir) said that the debt should be taken from the share of the one who made the admission, and the share of the other will remain safe and intact.

It is narrated from Mughira that Hazrat Sha'bi said: When any heir acknowledges a debt upon the deceased, it will be obligatory for him to pay it from his share.