Fatwa #230014 February 2001Australia
My uncle has died living a property of 10 million. He has 3 wifes 10 daughters 10 sons and his parents. Please show how much each one will get.
Answer
At the outset, it must be pointed out that the heirs of an Estate may only
be determined upon one's demise.
According to the Islamic Law of Succession and Inheritance, distribution of
an Estate will only commence after funeral expenses, debts (including legal
costs) and bequests (if any) made to non-heirs - which will not exceed
one-third (1/3) of the Estate after debts and funeral expenses - have been
settled. Thereafter, all assets form part of the Nett Estate and will have
to be distributed according to the Islamic Law of Succession and Inheritance.
The nett Estate will be divided into seven hundred and twenty (720) equal shares and distributed as follows:
Each wife receives : 30 shares
Each daughter receives : 13 shares
Each son receives : 26 shares
Father receives : 120 shares
Mother receives : 120 shares
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.