The explanantion of the Statement of Allah Taa'la: "... After payment of legacies that they may have bequeathed or debts..."

The Prophet (ﷺ) ﷺ is reported to have judged that the debt should be paid before the execution of the will. The Statement of Allah عز وجل: "Verily! Allah commands that you should render back the trusts of those, to whom they are due;…" (V.4:58). So, returning the trust must take precedence over the execution of the voluntary will. The Prophet (ﷺ) ﷺ said, "No giving in charity is recommended except if one is wealthy." Ibn Abbas said, "A slave cannot make a will without his master's consent." The Prophet (ﷺ) ﷺ said, "A slave is a guardian of the property of his master."