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Inheritance & Wills

Quranic references on inheritance shares, rules, wills, and distribution principles.

Inheritance references are shown from direct Quran ayahs only. Legal application requires qualified scholarship.

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Children's Share
2 ayahs
Fixed Shares

The Quran fixes the shares of children in inheritance.

Quran references
2 ayahs
Iqraʾ — “Read”
Spouse's Share
1 ayahs
Fixed Shares

The Quran fixes the shares of husbands and wives in inheritance.

Quran references
1 ayahs
Iqraʾ — “Read”
Parents' Share
1 ayahs
Fixed Shares

Each parent receives a sixth of the estate when there are children.

Quran references
1 ayahs
Iqraʾ — “Read”
Half Share
2 ayahs
Fixed Shares

A half share is fixed for a daughter with no siblings or a sole sister.

Quran references
2 ayahs
Sixth Share
1 ayahs
Fixed Shares

A sixth is assigned to a mother when the deceased has children.

Quran references
1 ayahs
After Debt and Will
2 ayahs
Rules

The Quran states inheritance shares are distributed after debts and wills.

Quran references
2 ayahs
After Fulfilling Bequest
2 ayahs
Rules

The fixed shares apply after fulfilling the deceased's will and debt.

Quran references
2 ayahs
Writing a Will
6 ayahs
Wills

The Quran commands making a bequest for parents and close relatives.

Quran references
Fair Distribution
3 ayahs
Principles

Both men and women have a share from what parents and relatives leave.

Quran references
3 ayahs
Do Not Consume Unjustly
2 ayahs
Principles

The Quran forbids consuming the shares of heirs unjustly.

Quran references
2 ayahs