Inheritance
Distribution Under Sharia Principles
Key Heirs and Their Shares
Husband:
He is considered a Quranic heir as he receives 1/4 of the entire property in the presence of children from the deceased.
Mother:
As a Quranic heir, she inherits 1/6 of the property when the deceased has children or if there are multiple siblings (brothers and sisters).
Daughters:
Daughters have the right to inherit a share; however, the details regarding the exact share are contingent upon the absence of male heirs coming before her.
Full Sisters:
Full sisters are also considered both Quranic heirs and agnatic heirs, which allows them a maximum share when other male heirs are absent.
Uterine Sisters:
Uterine sisters also qualify as Quranic heirs; they receive 1/3 of the property if there are two or more of them and in the absence of male heirs.
Example Distribution (Initial Allocation)
Initial Shares Calculated:
Husband: 1/4
Mother: 1/6
Daughters: share calculation needed
Full Sisters: total share must reflect in the distribution.
Summary of Heir Share Calculation
Example Distribution Calculation
Calculation of individual shares presented as fractions.
Total calculated shares: 2/17 + 3/17 + 8/17 + 4/17 = 17/17 (Complete Distribution).
Final Distribution
Mother: 2/17
Wife: 3/19
2 Full Sisters: 8/17
2 Uterine Sisters: 4/12 (each sister 4/17)
Detailed Reasoning for Shares
Mother’s Share:
As a Quranic heir, she gets a guaranteed portion regardless of other heirs; typically 1/6 in the presence of children and siblings.
Wife’s Share:
She inherits 1/4 unless any children or their offspring are present.
Distribution Adjustments:
If shares are adjusted, the shares must reduce accordingly based on the common denominator which reflects all heirs' portions fairly.
Conclusion
Each class of heirs has been carefully evaluated with the Quranic principles in mind, ensuring fair distribution according to defined ratios.