Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah

Hazrat Ibn Sirin (may Allah have mercy on him) narrates that a man claimed ownership of household goods. His four wives came to Hazrat Shurayh and testified, saying that they had given him the dowry and told him to buy the goods with it, so he bought the goods. Hazrat Shurayh (may Allah have mercy on him) ruled against the man regarding the goods and said that the compensation would be from his wealth.

Ayub (may Allah have mercy on him) says that I wrote a letter to Hazrat Abu Qilabah (may Allah have mercy on him) in which I asked him: A man furnished a room with a woman's belongings, then he died, so whose property will the belongings be? He replied that it will remain the man's property until he gives it to the woman.

Hazrat Hasan (may Allah be pleased with him) says that in the case of a dispute, the things that belong to the men will be for the men, and the things that belong to the women will be for the women. And the remainder will be for the one who establishes evidence.

Ibrahim (may Allah have mercy on him) said that whatever pertains to men is for men, and whatever pertains to women is for women, and whatever remains will be distributed among them.

Hasan (may Allah have mercy on him) said that when a woman's husband passes away, she is entitled to take from the man's wealth whatever she needs to cover herself at her door, such as a sheet or a shirt, etc.

Hazrat Hammad (may Allah have mercy on him) was asked about household belongings, so he replied that the clothes of a woman are for the woman and the clothes of a man are for the man. And regarding any item over which there is a dispute between them, it will belong to the one in whose possession it is.

Hazrat Sha’bi (may Allah have mercy on him) says that when a woman comes to her husband and she has jewelry and belongings with her, and she stays with her husband, then if her husband passes away, all of this will be considered inheritance. Even if the woman’s family testifies that these things were only with her for use. However, if this matter is clarified during the husband’s lifetime, then it is acceptable.

Hazrat Shurayh (may Allah have mercy on him) used to say regarding household items that weapons and men's belongings will be for the man.

Hazrat Hakam (may Allah have mercy on him) says that if a person passes away and leaves some belongings in the house, then the items belonging to men will go to the man, and the items belonging to women will go to the woman. And whatever is common between men and women will go to the man. However, if the woman establishes testimony that it belongs to her, then it will be hers.