Woman Passes Away leaving Behind Husband, Mother and Children

15th March 2018

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Question: My khala passed away over a month ago and I wanted to know how her property will be distributed as she left behind: Mother, Husband, 3 daughters, 1 brother & 1 sister.

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Answer

In reference to your query, the property or its value will be distributed according to the below guidelines after discharging all funeral expenses, clearing all outstanding debts and executing one-third of the deceased’s wealth (only if she made one that is).

The total asset will be divided 39 parts from which

Husband: (1/4th) receives 9 shares

Mother: (1/6th) receives 6 shares

3 daughters: (2/3rd) receive 24 shares. (See table below)

Brothers and sisters will be deprived of their share of inheritance.  

 

Beneficiary Islamic Share Total Share from 39 parts
Husband 1/4th 9
Mother 1/6th 6
Daughter 1 2/3rd 8
Daughter 2 8
Daughter 3 8
  Total 39

[Allãh Knows Best]

Written by (Mufti) Abdul Waheed

Answer Attested by Shaykh Mufti Saiful Islam

JKN Fatawa Department