Inheritance Distribution: Wife, Five Daughters, Brother, and Sisters
Source: Fatawa Rashidiyyah, p. 650
Question:
Haji Riyasat Ali bin Muhammad Mustafa passed away. Among his heirs are: one wife, five daughters, one brother, and two sisters. According to the Shari‘ah of Muhammad ﷺ, how will his estate be distributed?
Preliminary Rules
Before dividing the estate, the following must be settled from the deceased’s wealth:
- Funeral and burial expenses.
- Repayment of debts.
- Execution of any will (within one-third of the estate).
Only after these steps will the remaining wealth be distributed among the heirs.
Distribution of Inheritance
Deceased: Haji Riyasat Ali bin Muhammad Mustafa
Total Estate: 100% (1 Rupee)
Shares:
- Wife: 1/8 = 12.5%
- Five Daughters: 2/3 = 66.66% (each daughter = 13.33%)
- Brother (as residuary): 10.42%
- Two Sisters (as residuaries, jointly): 10.42% (each sister = 5.21%)
✅ Final Breakdown:
| Heir | Share % | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wife | 12.5% | Fixed share (1/8) |
| 5 Daughters | 66.66% | Fixed share (2/3), equally divided (13.33% each) |
| Brother | 10.42% | Residuary |
| 2 Sisters | 10.42% | Residuaries, jointly (5.21% each) |
Conclusion: This is the correct shar‘i division of inheritance in the given case.
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