Inheritance Distribution: Two Sons and Four Daughters
Reference: Fatāwā Rāshidiyyah, Page 606
❖ Question
What do the esteemed scholars say regarding this case:
Muhammad Urs passed away, leaving behind:
◄ Two sons (Muhammad and Muhammad Husain)
◄ Four daughters
According to the Shariah of Muhammad ﷺ, how should the estate be divided among them?
❖ Answer
Al-ḥamdu lillāh, waṣ-ṣalātu was-salāmu ʿalā Rasūlillāh, ammā baʿd!
It must be remembered that before distribution of the inheritance, the estate is subject to the following:
➊ Expenses for shrouding and burial are deducted.
➋ Any debts of the deceased are paid.
➌ A valid bequest is fulfilled, but only up to one-third (⅓) of the estate.
The remaining estate is then the actual inheritance to be distributed.
Classical Distribution (Based on 1 Rupee Estate)
◄ Son Muhammad → 4 annas
◄ Son Muhammad Husain → 4 annas
◄ Daughter → 2 annas
◄ Daughter → 2 annas
◄ Daughter → 2 annas
◄ Daughter → 2 annas
Qur’anic Principle
Allah ﷻ says:
﴿لِلذَّكَرِ مِثْلُ حَظِّ الْأُنثَيَيْنِ﴾
“For the male is the share of two females.”
Decimal Distribution (Total = 100)
◄ Two sons (ʿaṣabah) → 50% (each 25%)
◄ Four daughters (ʿaṣabah) → 50% (each 12.5%)
ھذا ما عندی واللہ أعلم بالصواب
