Including in the will any money added to the inheritance

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Q: Someone died and bequeathed one third of his property to be spent in defined channels of spending. He had a certain piece of land that contains some ravines. The mother of Prince Majid sold a part of these ravines claiming that they are hers. A dispute has arisen about these ravines. We have agreed with her to give us half of the value of these ravines. Should the third of the value of these sold ravines be added to the third of the property or, will it be added to the value of the ravines and be distributed among the heirs? Moreover, the third of the property will be kept for executing the bequest.

A: If it is legally confirmed that the testator bequeathed one third of his property and that these ravines are a part of it and the reconciliation was legally valid, one third of the value of the sold ravines should be included in the bequest. Therefore, one third of these ravines, or their value if they are sold, should be dedicated to executing the bequest. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.