Inheritance Question

In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

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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 Net Estate and will have to be distributed according to the Islamic Law of Succession and Inheritance.

We are advised, the deceased woman is survived by

• husband,

• two (2) sons,

• and one (1) daughter.

Her estate will be divided in 20 equal shares as follows;

Beneficiaries

Share Portfolio

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Husband

5 Shares

25%

USD 2,875

1 Son

6 Shares

30%

USD 3,450

1 Son

6 Shares

30%

USD 3,450

1 Daughter

3 Shares

15%

USD 1,725

Total

20 Shares

100%

USD 11,500

And Allah Ta‘āla Knows Best

Mehrazur Rahman

Student Darul Iftaa

Brooklyn, NY, USA

Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.