Shares
| Heir | Number | Share (group) | Share (each) | Of Rs 10,000,000, each |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Husband | 1 | 1/2 | 1/2 | Rs 5,000,000 |
| Father | 1 | 1/3 | 1/3 | Rs 3,333,333 |
| Mother | 1 | 1/6 | 1/6 | Rs 1,666,667 |
In whole shares (sihaam): the estate divides into 6 parts — husband 3, father 2, mother 1.
Share of the estate
Why these shares
- Husband: 1/4 when the deceased left children or son’s children, otherwise 1/2.
- Mother: 1/6 with children or two or more siblings, otherwise 1/3 — here one-third of what remains after the spouse (ʿUmariyyah).
- Father: 1/6 with a son; 1/6 plus the remainder with only daughters; the whole remainder with no children.
- ʿUmariyyah case: the mother receives one-third of what remains after the spouse’s share.
Different family? Use the inheritance calculator for any combination of heirs and your exact estate value. This is not a fatwa; consult a mufti for your case.
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