About Islamic Inheritance

Islamic inheritance law (Ilm al-Faraid) is one of the most detailed and precise systems in Islamic jurisprudence. Allah has specified the shares of inheritance in the Quran, making it a divine obligation to distribute the estate according to these rules.

يُوصِيكُمُ اللَّهُ فِي أَوْلَادِكُمْ ۖ لِلذَّكَرِ مِثْلُ حَظِّ الْأُنثَيَيْنِ

"Allah instructs you concerning your children: for the male, what is equal to the share of two females..."

Surah An-Nisa 4:11

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Key Inheritance Rules

1

Debts First

All debts and funeral expenses must be paid before distributing the estate.

2

Wasiyyah (Bequest)

Up to 1/3 of the remaining estate can be given as bequest to non-heirs.

3

Fixed Shares (Fard)

Certain heirs receive fixed shares as specified in the Quran (1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/3, 2/3, 1/6).

4

Residuary (Asaba)

After fixed shares, the remainder goes to residuary heirs (typically sons, father, brothers).

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